2025 Honda Civic vs. 2025 Volkswagen Jetta Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda Civic

2025 Honda
Civic

MSRP*: $24,250 to $26,250
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2025 Volkswagen
Jetta

MSRP*: $22,495 to $29,000
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MPG - City 31 - 32 MPG 29 - 30 MPG
MPG - Hwy 39 - 41 MPG 40 - 41 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 150-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 158-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 150 hp 158 hp
Exterior Length 184.8 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 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. The Honda Civic will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Jetta.

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). Whether you pick the Honda Civic or the Volkswagen Jetta, it's going to cost you about the same.

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
The Honda Civic has less horsepower than the Volkswagen Jetta, so it will probably be somewhat slower.

Powertrain
The Honda Civic has much less torque than the Volkswagen Jetta, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

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.