Volkswagen Jetta 2006 vs Honda Civic 2001

 
Volkswagen Jetta
2006 - 2008
Honda Civic
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol1.7 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chain and beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 150 HP129 HP
Torque: 200 NM154 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 secondsn/a seconds
Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 21 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 46 NM more than Honda Civic.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.4no data
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres50 litres

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km420'000 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 Honda Civic engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 5 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat LeonInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Honda FR-V, Honda Stream
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: yesno
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.55 m4.46 m
Width: 1.78 m1.72 m
Height: 1.46 m1.44 m
Volkswagen Jetta is larger.
Volkswagen Jetta is 9 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 527 litres450 litres
Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity.
Volkswagen Jetta has 77 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic.
Turning diameter: 11 metersno data
Gross weight (kg): 1`9301`585
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 20001000
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Jetta has
  • more power
  • roomier boot
Honda Civic has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
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