The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 09) vs. Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
€ 22,300
€ 26,900
€ 22,300
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 1.6 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
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
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
3051 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.59 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BSE
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
30.21 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
29 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
417 mi
Range
493 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
417 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 1.6
155.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
