Honda Civic 2012 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Civic) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Jetta) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.7 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 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Honda Civic is smaller. Honda Civic is 10 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 70 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.56 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.46 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Jetta, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Honda Civic scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 5600 | |
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