2007 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 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 56 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Jetta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4557 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 55 L |