The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8 Automatic (14 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09)
€ 23,200
€ 24,500
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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.
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.97 %
General
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
FK..
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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
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
Performance
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.93 lb/hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
20.75 lb/hp
30.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
36 mpg
40 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
579 mi
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
471 mi
579 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 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).
121.3 kWh
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
125 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
