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2022 Honda Civic vs. 2022 Volkswagen Jetta

When we compare the 2022 Honda Civic's and the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2022 Honda Civic and 2022 Volkswagen Jetta have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Honda Civic's and the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Honda Civic is a better car than the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta.

2022 Honda Civic vs. 2022 Volkswagen Jetta Pricing

A used 2022 Honda Civic ranges from $22,975 to $32,654 while a used 2022 Volkswagen Jetta is priced between $20,616 to $27,141. For a new model, the 2022 Honda Civic's price is between $22,698 and $30,469, with the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta priced between $20,456 and $30,041.

2022 Honda Civic vs. 2022 Volkswagen Jetta Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 Honda Civic loses 30.4 percent of its value and the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta loses 43.2 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Honda Civic retains 12.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta.

2022 Honda Civic vs. 2022 Volkswagen Jetta Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 9.0 out of 10 while the Volkswagen Jetta's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Honda Civic being ranked 3 out of 26 Best Compact Cars and the Volkswagen Jetta being ranked 9 out of 26. Out of 43 Best Small Cars, the Honda Civic is ranked 5 and the Volkswagen Jetta is ranked 11.

2022 Honda Civic vs. 2022 Volkswagen Jetta Reliability Rating

iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 8.8 out of 10. For the Volkswagen Jetta the reliability rating is 8.2 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 base engine of both the 2022 Honda Civic and the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta makes 158 horsepower. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 496 miles. The Jetta is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 568 miles.This gives the 2022 Honda Civic the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

While both models are compact cars, the 2022 Honda Civic has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta has the advantage in the area of rear head room. The 2022 Honda Civic and 2022 Volkswagen Jetta are comparable in regards to rear leg room.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2022 Honda Civic and the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

$22,698 - $30,469

Used Asking Price:

$22,975 - $32,654

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

30.4%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$20,456 - $30,041

Used Asking Price:

$20,616 - $27,141

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

43.2%

Honda Civic Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.0 / 10

Reliability:

8.8 / 10

Retained Value:

9.1 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Volkswagen Jetta Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.2 / 10

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Honda Civic Rankings

Compact Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 26

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 43

Best Compact Cars

3 / 26

Best Japanese Compact Cars

3 / 12

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

4 / 43

Best Small Cars for the Money

4 / 13

Best Small Cars

5 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

5 / 43

Best Japanese Small Cars

5 / 18

Best Compact Cars for Tall People

7 / 26

Most Comfortable Compact Cars

7 / 26

Most Affordable Compact Cars

9 / 18

Best Small Cars for Tall People

12 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

12 / 43

Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower

14 / 26

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

15 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

15 / 26

Safest Small Cars

17 / 43

Volkswagen Jetta Rankings

Best German Compact Cars

2 / 6

Best German Small Cars

2 / 6

Most Affordable Compact Cars

5 / 18

Safest Small Cars

7 / 43

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

9 / 43

Best Compact Cars

9 / 26

Best Small Cars for the Money

9 / 13

Best Small Cars

11 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

11 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

11 / 26

Best Compact Cars for Tall People

15 / 26

Compact Cars with Best Resale Value

20 / 26

Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower

20 / 26

Most Comfortable Compact Cars

23 / 26

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

24 / 43

Best Small Cars for Tall People

30 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

34 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

39 / 43

Available Body Styles

Hatchback, Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2022 Honda Civic Trim Levels

Not yet available

2022 Volkswagen Jetta Trim Levels

S, SE, SEL, Sport

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:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

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:

158 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque:

138 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.055 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

158 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

184 foot-lbs @ 1750 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:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


31 / 40 / 35

Range (city/hwy):

384 / 496 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


29 / 43 / 34

Range (city/hwy):

383 / 568 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Safety Equipment

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56 inches

Cargo Space:

14.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

99.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54 inches

Cargo Space:

14.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

94.7 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2877 lbs

Width:

70.9 inches

Height:

55.7 inches

Length:

184 inches

Wheelbase:

107.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2915 lbs

Width:

70.8 inches

Height:

57.7 inches

Length:

186.5 inches

Wheelbase:

105.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.5 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

215/55R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy with painted accents

Tire Size:

P205/60R16

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