2024 Honda Civic vs. 2024 Volkswagen Jetta Review

Picture of the 2024 Honda Civic

2024 Honda
Civic

MSRP*: $23,950 to $30,550
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta

2024 Volkswagen
Jetta

MSRP*: $21,435 to $28,825
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MPG - City 30 - 33 MPG 29 - 30 MPG
MPG - Hwy 37 - 42 MPG 40 - 42 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 158-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 180-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 158-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 158 - 180 hp 158 hp
Exterior Length 184.0 in 186.5 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 70.8 in
Leg Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 37.6 - 39.3 in
Rear 37.1 in
Front 38.5 in
Rear 37.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Honda Civic offers rear passengers about the same space to stretch out as the Volkswagen Jetta with comparable rear head- and legroom in both vehicles. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Honda Civic and the Volkswagen Jetta in the front seats.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Civic as you will with the Volkswagen Jetta, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Honda Civic is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Jetta.

Dimensions
The Honda Civic is about the same width as the Volkswagen Jetta. When looking at overall length, the Honda Civic takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Jetta.

Handling
The Honda Civic has about the same turning radius as the Volkswagen Jetta, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Honda Civic is somewhat more powerful than the Volkswagen Jetta.

Powertrain
With its lower torque, the Honda Civic doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Jetta.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Honda Civic and the Volkswagen Jetta.