The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08) vs. Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)
€ 21,300
€ 25,600
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.6 FSI is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo.
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
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 1.6 FSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.85 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BLF
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
113 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
26.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.18 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
26.26 lb/hp
16.18 lb/hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
34 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
42 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
495 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
495 mi
501 mi
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
108 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
130.7 kWh
108 kWh
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
