Compare 2021 Honda Civic vs 2021 Toyota Corolla vs 2021 Volkswagen Jetta

2021 Honda Civic
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2021 Toyota Corolla
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2021 Volkswagen Jetta
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EX CVT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Civic Hatchback EX CVT 31 40 $23,423 $24,700
Civic Hatchback LX CVT 31 40 $21,172 $22,200
Civic Hatchback Sport CVT 29 35 $22,855 $24,100
Civic Hatchback Sport Manual 29 37 $22,098 $23,300
Civic Hatchback Sport Touring CVT 29 35 $27,416 $29,400
Civic Hatchback Sport Touring Manual 29 37 $26,671 $28,600
Civic Sedan EX CVT N/A N/A $23,139 $24,400
Civic Sedan EX-L CVT 32 42 $24,275 $25,600
Civic Sedan LX CVT N/A N/A $20,268 $21,250
Civic Sedan Sport CVT N/A N/A $21,862 $23,050
Civic Sedan Touring CVT 30 38 $26,392 $28,300
Civic Type R Limited Edition Manual 22 28 $41,001 $43,995
Civic Type R Touring Manual 22 28 $35,323 $37,895
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APEX SE CVT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Corolla APEX SE CVT 31 40 $23,306 $25,170
Corolla APEX SE Manual 29 36 $23,667 $25,560
Corolla APEX XSE CVT 31 38 $26,214 $28,310
Corolla Hybrid LE CVT 53 52 $21,851 $23,600
Corolla L CVT 30 38 $18,923 $20,025
Corolla LE CVT 30 38 $18,958 $20,475
Corolla Nightshade CVT 31 40 $21,459 $23,175
Corolla SE CVT 31 40 $20,810 $22,475
Corolla SE Manual 29 36 $21,459 $23,175
Corolla XLE CVT 29 37 $22,615 $24,425
Corolla XSE CVT 31 38 $24,005 $25,925
Corolla Hatchback Nightshade CVT N/A N/A $21,033 $22,715
Corolla Hatchback SE CVT N/A N/A $20,198 $21,815
Corolla Hatchback SE Manual N/A N/A $19,180 $20,715
Corolla Hatchback XSE CVT N/A N/A $22,930 $24,765
Corolla Hatchback XSE Manual 28 37 $21,911 $23,665
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R-Line Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Jetta R-Line Automatic 29 39 $22,651 $23,595
Jetta R-Line Manual 30 41 $21,883 $22,795
Jetta S Automatic 29 39 $19,003 $19,795
Jetta S Manual 30 41 $18,235 $18,995
Jetta SE Automatic 29 39 $21,979 $22,895
Jetta SEL Automatic 29 39 $24,715 $25,745
Jetta SEL Premium Automatic 29 39 $26,924 $28,045
Jetta GLI Automaticbahn DSG 24 35 $30,283 $31,545
Jetta GLI Automaticbahn Manual 24 33 $29,515 $30,745
Jetta GLI S DSG 24 35 $26,059 $27,145
Jetta GLI S Manual 24 33 $25,291 $26,345
Pricing
Invoice Price
$23,423
$23,306
$22,651
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$24,700
$25,170
$23,595
Monthly Payment Estimate
$412 / month
$420 / month
$393 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.7
6.7
5.7
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2021 Honda Civic doesn’t let social responsibility get in the way of a good time. With the 2021 Corolla, Toyota has almost excised all the bland from its diet. The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta is a no-frills compact with good value. Saving money never goes out of style.
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Fuel Economy
City
31 mpg 31 mpg 29 mpg
Highway
40 mpg 40 mpg 39 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large Cars Compact Cars Compact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in)
42.3 42 41.1
Passenger Volume (ft³)
94.8 88.6 94.7
Front Hip Room (in)
53.7 53.9 -
Second Leg Room (in)
36 34.8 37.4
Front Head Room (in)
37.6 38.3 38.5
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Second Hip Room (in)
48.8 51.3 -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.9 54 55.9
Second Head Room (in)
37.4 37.1 37.2
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55 51.7 54
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.5 61 60.4
Wheelbase (in)
106.3 106.3 105.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.8 70.1 70.8
Track Width, Front (in)
60.9 60.3 60.7
Length, Overall (in)
177.9 182.5 185.1
Height, Overall (in)
56.5 55.9 57.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 4.7 5.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)
46.2 - -
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
25.7 - -
Trunk Volume (ft³)
- 13.1 14.1
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.2 10.2 10.8
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.1 10.8 11.5
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
12.4 13.2 13.2
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.7 35.6 36.4
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P215/50HR17 P225/40VR18 P205/55HR17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA AS NA
Front Tire Size
P215/50HR17 P225/40VR18 P205/55HR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA AS NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2955 3110 2965
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 18 X 8 17 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 18 X 8 17 X 7
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
162 @ 1700 151 @ 4400 184 @ 1400
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
1.5 L/91 2.0 L/121 1.4 L/85
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
174 @ 6000 169 @ 6600 147 @ 5000
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Port/Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
34 34 33
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
40 40 39
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
31 31 29
Transmission
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.65 - 0.41 3.38 5.07
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.81 3.79 3.32
Trans Type
1 10 8
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
1.86 3.14 4.00
Trans Order Code
NA NA MS
Trans Description Cont.
CVT w/OD Automatic/CVT w/OD Automatic w/OD
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.45 1.95
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
- 2.24 2.97
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
- - 1.23
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- - 0.67
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
- - 1.47
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- - 0.81
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
- - 1.00
Summary
Vehicle Name
Honda Civic Hatchback Toyota Corolla Volkswagen Jetta
Body Style
Hatchback Sedan Sedan
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Torsion Beam
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.2 4.8 5.4
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- - 540
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- - 140
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating
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2021 Honda Civic
  • 2022 Civic arriving
  • Lease: From $199/mo.
  • Rebate: No cash rebates
  • Finance: From 1.9% APR
2021 Toyota Corolla
  • 2022 Corolla is here
  • Lease: From $263/mo. (est.)
  • Finance: From 2.9% APR
  • Rebates: No cash offers
2021 Volkswagen Jetta
  • 2021 Jetta includes a better infotainment system; 2022 refresh coming
  • Leases: From $279 per month for 39 months
  • Rebates: Special offers for military, first responders, and grads
  • Financing: From 0% APR for 36 months
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