The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Honda Civic Sedan 1.8 Automatic (14 - 17)
€ 22,800
€ 23,200
€ 22,800
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 1.6 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 1.6
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 1.6
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
3038 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.73 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6
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 1.6
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BSE
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
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30.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
30.08 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
35 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
503 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 1.6
128.7 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
