2012 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2012 Honda Civic
In comparing the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta's and the 2012 Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2012 Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta's and the 2012 Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the 2012 Honda Civic is a better car than the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta.
2012 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2012 Honda Civic Pricing
A used 2012 Volkswagen Jetta ranges from $5,249 to $13,499 while a used 2012 Honda Civic is priced between $6,900 to $15,990.
2012 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2012 Honda Civic Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta loses 43.2 percent of its value and the 2012 Honda Civic loses 30.4 percent of its value. This means the 2012 Honda Civic retains 12.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta.
2012 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2012 Honda Civic Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volkswagen Jetta is 8.6 out of 10 while the Honda Civic's quality rating is 9.0 out of 10. This results in the Volkswagen Jetta being ranked 9 out of 26 Best Compact Cars and the Honda Civic being ranked 2 out of 26. Out of 43 Best Small Cars, the Volkswagen Jetta is ranked 11 and the Honda Civic is ranked 4.
2012 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2012 Honda Civic Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volkswagen Jetta is 8.2 out of 10. For the Honda Civic the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the Honda Civic a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volkswagen Jetta.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta’s base engine makes 115 horsepower, and the 2012 Honda Civic base engine makes 140 horsepower. The Jetta is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 475 miles.This gives the 2012 Honda Civic the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
While both models are compact cars, the 2012 Honda Civic has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room and front leg room. The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has the advantage in the areas of rear shoulder room, rear leg room and cargo space. The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2012 Honda Civic are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta and the 2012 Honda Civic have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
5249 - 13499
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.43236
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
6900 - 15990
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.304053
Volkswagen Jetta Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.584823 / 10
Reliability:
8.15447 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.958065 / 10
Reliability:
8.774194 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 18Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 24Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
15 out of / 26Ranking
20 out of / 26Ranking
21 out of / 26Ranking
21 out of / 26Ranking
24 out of / 43Ranking
30 out of / 43Ranking
34 out of / 43Ranking
38 out of / 43Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 18Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 43Ranking
9 out of / 18Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
13 out of / 24Ranking
15 out of / 26Ranking
16 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid, Natural Gas
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Trim Levels
Base, GLI, GLI Autobahn, GLI Autobahn PZEV, GLI PZEV, S, SE, SE PZEV, SEL, SEL Prem, SEL Prem PZEV, SEL PZEV, TDI, SportWagen S, SportWagen S PZEV, SportWagen SE, SportWagen SE PZEV, SportWagen TDI
2012 Honda Civic Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
115 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
125 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.041 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
140 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
128 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 34 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
348 / 493 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 36 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 475 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
15.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
94.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.3 inches
Cargo Space:
12.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
94.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2804 lbs
Width:
70 inches
Height:
57.2 inches
Length:
182.2 inches
Wheelbase:
104.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2608 lbs
Width:
69 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
177.3 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15