2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Jetta would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 42 kg more than 2008 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, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Jetta |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1396 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |