The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Honda Civic Sedan 1.8 (14 - 17)
€ 21,700
€ 21,900
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.2 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic Sedan 1.8.
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
58.3
70
79.5
56.5
69.1
77
70 in
Width
69.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
104.4
182.8
105.3
178.9
182.8 in
Length
178.9 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
105.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
2870 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.6 %
General
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
162
Generation
FK..
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
104 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Performance
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
▶ REPLAY
27.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
27.6 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
35 mpg
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
600 mi
464 mi
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Environmental Impact
108 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).
127 kWh
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
127 kWh
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
