The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8 (14 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 09)
€ 21,900
€ 22,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI DPF.
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
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 1.9 TDI DPF
2824 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.77 %
General
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
FK..
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKC
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
138 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
128 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
20.46 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
35 mpg
45 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
657 mi
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
464 mi
657 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
107 kWh
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
127 kWh
107 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
880 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
