2022 Honda Civic vs 2022 Volkswagen Jetta

2022 Honda Civic

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2022 Volkswagen Jetta

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EX-L CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Civic Hatchback EX-L CVT	31	39	$25,647	$27,050
Civic Hatchback LX CVT	N/A	N/A	$22,266	$23,350
Civic Hatchback Sport CVT	N/A	N/A	$23,281	$24,550
Civic Hatchback Sport Manual	26	36	$23,281	$24,550
Civic Hatchback Sport Touring CVT	30	37	$27,835	$29,850
Civic Hatchback Sport Touring Manual	28	37	$27,835	$29,850
Civic Sedan EX CVT	33	42	$24,038	$25,350
Civic Sedan LX CVT	31	40	$21,314	$22,350
Civic Sedan Sport CVT	30	37	$22,524	$23,750
Civic Sedan Touring CVT	31	38	$26,997	$28,950
Civic Si Manual	27	37	$25,883	$27,300
Civic Si Manual w/Summer Tires	27	37	$26,072	$27,500

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S Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Jetta S Automatic	31	41	$20,318	$21,165
Jetta S Manual	29	43	$19,550	$20,365
Jetta SE Automatic	29	40	$23,131	$24,095
Jetta SEL Automatic	29	40	$26,971	$28,095
Jetta Sport Automatic	31	41	$21,183	$22,065
Jetta Sport Manual	29	43	$20,414	$21,265
Jetta GLI Automaticbahn DSG	26	36	$30,811	$32,095
Jetta GLI Automaticbahn Manual	26	37	$30,042	$31,295

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,647

$20,318

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,050

$21,165

Monthly Payment Estimate

$451 / month

$353 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Honda Civic remains a go-to economy car, with low-key performance and high-economy powertrains.

The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta packs more standard features for a better compact car value.

TCC Likes

Fab new interior
Better gas mileage
Excellent quality

Uprated base engine
One loaded GLI model
Good standard safety features

TCC Dislikes

Mature style, for better and worse
No wireless Android Auto
Multimedia feels dated

...or conventionally plain
Mild(est) refresh
Can get expensive

Fuel Economy

City

31 mpg

Highway

39 mpg

41 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

41.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.6

94.7

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

38.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

48.9

51.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

107.7

105.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

70.8

Track Width, Front (in)

60.9

60.7

Length, Overall (in)

179

186.5

Height, Overall (in)

55.7

57.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

24.5

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.1

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

10.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

11.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.1

36.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/50HR17

P205/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/50HR17

P205/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3088

2989

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

177 @ 1700

184 @ 1750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

180 @ 6000

158 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65 - 0.41

5.07

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.81

3.32

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.86

4.00

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.23

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.97

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.47

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Civic Hatchback

Volkswagen Jetta

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.1

5.0

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

2022 Honda Civic

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