Volkswagen Jetta 2006 vs Honda Civic 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.2 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 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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: | 4 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen EOS | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Civic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Jetta is 6 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 390 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Jetta has 137 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 metres more than that of the Honda Civic, which means Volkswagen Jetta can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2600 | |
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