The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8 Automatic (14 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 09)
€ 23,200
€ 22,300
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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.
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6
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
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.13 %
General
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BSE
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
138 hp
101 hp
VW Jetta 1.6
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
128 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6
Performance
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
20.75 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
36 mpg
29 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
417 mi
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
471 mi
417 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
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).
155.3 kWh
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
125 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
