Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Overview | |
Years produced1973-Present | Years produced1984-1992 |
MSRP$24,595 | MSRP$31,295 |
Listings9401 | Listings1188 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryIt’s been almost half a decade since Honda introduced this latest Civic. That’s hard to believe, because this car has aged with remarkable grace. After a mild update for the 2025 model year, the 2026 Civic lineup carries over unchanged. It continues to offer sedans and hatchbacks, with or without hybrid power. Sporty Si and performance-tuned Type R variants are also available, but Honda still doesn’t offer the Civic with all-wheel drive. Does that matter? Seemingly not, because the Civic is Honda’s second-best-selling car (behind the CR-V), and one of the top-selling compact cars in America. Verdict: You’ll pay a premium to buy a Honda Civic. In many ways, it’s worth the extra money. In others, not so much. Still, while there are better deals in the compact car class, few are as satisfying to drive, and that’s true even when the Civic is equipped with its base engine. | |
Reviews SummaryIn a perfect world, every driving enthusiast could afford the car of their dreams. In reality, where mortgage or rent payments are due, you’ve got kids to shuttle, and you need enough cargo space to carry groceries, bulk-packaged toilet paper, and road-trip luggage, it can seem as though no car can possibly satisfy your practical requirements and put a smile on your face at the same time. We have good news! The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is just such a car. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 150 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Torque133 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower150 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.8 cu ft | Cargo Space14.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight2875 lbs | Curb Weight3355 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height57.9 in |
Length184.8 in | Length186.9 in |
Width70.9 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase107.7 in | Wheelbase105.6 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload915 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1973-Present | 1984-1992 |
MSRP | $24,595 | $31,295 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | It’s been almost half a decade since Honda introduced this latest Civic. That’s hard to believe, because this car has aged with remarkable grace. After a mild update for the 2025 model year, the 2026 Civic lineup carries over unchanged. It continues to offer sedans and hatchbacks, with or without hybrid power. Sporty Si and performance-tuned Type R variants are also available, but Honda still doesn’t offer the Civic with all-wheel drive. Does that matter? Seemingly not, because the Civic is Honda’s second-best-selling car (behind the CR-V), and one of the top-selling compact cars in America. Verdict: You’ll pay a premium to buy a Honda Civic. In many ways, it’s worth the extra money. In others, not so much. Still, while there are better deals in the compact car class, few are as satisfying to drive, and that’s true even when the Civic is equipped with its base engine. | In a perfect world, every driving enthusiast could afford the car of their dreams. In reality, where mortgage or rent payments are due, you’ve got kids to shuttle, and you need enough cargo space to carry groceries, bulk-packaged toilet paper, and road-trip luggage, it can seem as though no car can possibly satisfy your practical requirements and put a smile on your face at the same time. We have good news! The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is just such a car. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
MPG City | 26 | |
MPG Highway | 36 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 150 hp I4 | 2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Torque | 133 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 150 hp @ 6400 rpm | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | |
MPG Highway | 36 | |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.8 cu ft | 14.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2875 lbs | 3355 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 57.9 in |
Length | 184.8 in | 186.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 107.7 in | 105.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 915 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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