If you’re looking for a practical sedan, there are many to choose from. We can help narrow down your choices with this car comparison that pits the Honda Civic against the Volkswagen Jetta in several important categories:
Power and Performance
The Honda Civic comes with a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder engine that produces 158 horsepower. A continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) is standard, as is front-wheel drive. This sedan has excellent handling, along with very responsive steering and strong brakes.
The Volkswagen Jetta has a turbocharged 1.4-liter engine that offers 147 horsepower. This is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, which leads to challenging handling and poor steering feedback.
Space and Comfort
For a compact sedan, the Honda Civic has an expansive trunk with a large opening that offers 14.8 cubic feet of space. While a 1-piece folding second row is standard, you can opt for the 60/40 split-folding seats.
The cargo space in the Volkswagen Jetta trunk maxes out at 14.1 cubic feet.
Tech
You’ll find quite a few tech features in the Honda Civic. Every model comes with a user-friendly infotainment system with a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto®, a 4-speaker stereo, and a USB port.
There are also loads of options, such as wireless smartphone connectivity, HD and satellite radio, three extra USB ports, and a 12-speaker Bose® premium sound system. The touchscreen in the Volkswagen Jetta measures in at only 6.5 inches. Plus, HD radio isn’t available.
It’s pretty obvious that the Honda Civic is the superior sedan. To confirm this, you need to take it for a test drive, and you can do that at Tom Wood Honda near Muncie.
