The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8 (14 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (07 - 08)
€ 21,900
€ 25,100
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI.
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
56.5
69.1
77
57.4
70.1
78.9
69.1 in
Width
70.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
105.3
178.9
101.4
179.3
178.9 in
Length
179.3 in
105.3 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
2824 lb
Curb Weight
3212 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
12.08 %
General
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
FK..
Generation
1K5/1KM
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*BMY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
138 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
128 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
20.46 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
35 mpg
33 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
482 mi
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
464 mi
482 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 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).
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
127 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
880 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
