Car comparison

Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSIvsHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Jetta V

1.4 TSI

170 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedSedan2005-2008
VS

Honda Accord VII

2.4 i-VTEC 16V

190 hp2354 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2007

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    240 Nm
    177 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Largest trunk
    527 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSIHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Power
170hp127kW
190hp142kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
72.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
67.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
30.8s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,554mm179in
4,665mm184in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
527L
459L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSIHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI6,000 rpm1,500-4,750 rpm6,250 rpm
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V6,800 rpm4,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSIHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.8 s
30.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
190 hp
142 kW

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI and Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
220 Nm
162 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
1,390 kg
3,064 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI8.1 s
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V and Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI and Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V: 1.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
753 km
468 mi
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
227 km/h
141 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Length
4,554 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.1 s
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
7.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSIHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Length
4,554 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
527 L
18.6 cu ft
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSIHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 39 km (24 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 68 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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