Comparison Review

Comfort
Due to its greater rear head- and legroom, backseat passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Jetta than the Honda Civic. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Volkswagen Jetta and the Honda Civic in the front seats.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Volkswagen Jetta as you will with the Honda Civic, 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 Volkswagen Jetta is somewhat more expensive than the Honda Civic. Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Volkswagen Jetta and the Honda Civic have similar Destination Charges.

Dimensions
The Volkswagen Jetta is a little wider than the Honda Civic, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Volkswagen Jetta takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Honda Civic.

Drivetrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the Volkswagen Jetta does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Honda Civic.

Handling
The Volkswagen Jetta has a larger turning radius than the Honda Civic, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

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

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Volkswagen Jetta and the Honda Civic. The Volkswagen Jetta has a roomier cargo area for holding your bags or other items than the Honda Civic.

Warranty
The Volkswagen Jetta comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Honda Civic.