The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8 Automatic (14 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08)
€ 23,200
€ 21,300
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 1.6 FSI.
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
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 1.6 FSI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.5 %
General
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
FK..
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BLF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
138 hp
113 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
128 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Performance
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.26 lb/hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
20.75 lb/hp
26.26 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
36 mpg
34 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
495 mi
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
471 mi
495 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
130.7 kWh
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
125 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
