Honda Civic 2006 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 35 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, but torque is 75 NM less than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 7 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 527 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 137 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3600 | |
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