Volkswagen Jetta 2011 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 60 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.7 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Jetta could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 4.64 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is larger. Volkswagen Jetta is 10 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 440 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Jetta has 70 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.56 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.46 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Volkswagen Jetta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Honda Civic scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 7000 | |
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