The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (07 - 08) vs. Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA (06 - 10)
€ 25,100

€ 23,800

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.4 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
57.4
70.1
78.9
56.3
68.9
79.1
70.1 in
Width
68.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
101.4
179.3
106.3
178.9
179.3 in
Length
178.9 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
3212 lb
Curb Weight
3016 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.1 %

General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
1K5/1KM
Generation
FD3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BMY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138 hp
108 hp
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
91 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
91 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
▶ REPLAY
23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
23.28 lb/hp
27.93 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
51 mpg
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
42 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
675 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
482 mi
675 mi
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
87.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
134.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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