The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8 Automatic (14 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 23,200
€ 26,200
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3113 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8 %
General
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
FK..
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
138 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
128 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.93 lb/hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
20.75 lb/hp
29.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
727 mi
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
471 mi
727 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
