The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08) vs. Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
€ 26,600
€ 26,900
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Jetta 1.4 TSI is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
57.4
70.1
78.9
55.7
70.8
81.7
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.4 in
Height
55.7 in
101.4
179.3
106.2
183
179.3 in
Length
183 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.72 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
1K5/1KM
Generation
FC
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 Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BLG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
168 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
468 mi
Range
493 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
468 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
