Honda Civic 2006 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 149 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 13 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 510 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Jetta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Jetta might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Jetta engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2005 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Jetta 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Honda Civic is smaller. Honda Civic is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 527 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 77 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Jetta, which means Honda Civic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1800 | |
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