2011 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2011 Honda Civic and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta (120 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Civic | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1785 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1482 mm |
