The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8 (14 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 21,900
€ 21,700
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic Sedan 1.8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.2 TSI.
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
56.5
69.1
77
58.3
70
79.5
69.1 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
105.3
178.9
104.4
182.8
178.9 in
Length
182.8 in
105.3 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
2824 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.6 %
General
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
FK..
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
138 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
128 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.6 lb/hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
20.46 lb/hp
27.6 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
35 mpg
41 mpg
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
600 mi
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
464 mi
600 mi
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
127 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
108 kWh
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
127 kWh
108 kWh
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
880 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
