Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Jetta (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$620
- Civic: 2 mpg better, 0.7 cu ft more cargo.
- Jetta: $620 cheaper, 8 hp more.
- Each wins 4 of 11 measures.
| Measure | Civic | Jetta | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $25,890 | $25,270 | Jetta |
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 158 hp | Jetta |
| Torque | 133 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | Jetta |
| MPG combined | 36 mpg | 34 mpg | Civic |
| Cargo, max | 14.8 cu ft | 14.1 cu ft | Civic |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.8 cu ft | 14.1 cu ft | Civic |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 41.1 in | Civic |
| Length | 179.1 in to 184.8 in | 185.8 in to 186.5 in | N/A |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,875 lb | 2,998 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.5 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 8.1 s estimate | 8.0 s estimate | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | Jetta |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Civic LX FWD $24,695 | Jetta Sport FWD $25,305 | $610 |
| Jetta S FWD $23,995 | Civic LX FWD $24,695 | $700 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Civic | Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $25,890 | $25,270 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,067 | $1,129 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $6,400 | $6,776 |
| Total, 6 years | $32,290 | $32,046 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Civic wins.
Jetta wins if MPG weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Jetta | 2% |
| MPG | Civic | 6% |
| Power | Jetta | 5% |
| Space | Civic | 5% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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