2005 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 199 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (179 Nm). This means 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4557 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
