The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10) vs. Honda Civic Sedan 1.8 Automatic (14 - 17)
€ 26,600
€ 23,200
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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, an inch wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic Sedan 1.8.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
57.4
70.1
78.9
56.5
69.1
77
70.1 in
Width
69.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
101.4
179.3
105.3
178.9
179.3 in
Length
178.9 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
105.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
3201 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.53 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
1K5/1KM
Generation
FK..
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
▶ REPLAY
20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
20.26 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
534 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
125 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
