Honda Civic 2008 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2009
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 140 HP | 102 HP | |
Torque: | 175 NM | 148 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 38 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.4 | |
The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that by driving the Honda Civic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
900 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.55 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 and Volkswagen Jetta are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 527 litres | |
Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 177 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.1 metres more 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`870 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 4200 | 3600 | |
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