The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 14) vs. Honda Civic Sedan 1.8 (14 - 17)
€ 24,400

€ 21,900

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic Sedan 1.8.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
58.3
70
79.5
56.5
69.1
77
70 in
Width
69.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
104.4
182.8
105.3
178.9
182.8 in
Length
178.9 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
105.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.16 %

General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
162
Generation
FK..
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
29.57 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
35 mpg
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
814 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
464 mi
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
127 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
127 kWh
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Sedan 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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