Comparing the New Volkswagen Jetta to the Honda Civic

Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Civic

Before you jet off down Long Island freeways in a new Volkswagen Jetta, it helps to know why this compact sedan is so valuable. Riverhead Bay Volkswagen does the homework by comparing the new Jetta to a top competitor, the Honda Civic. Commuters from Coram, Smithtown, and Sayville can see why the Volkswagen Jetta is the new sedan to drive on every trip up and down Long Island.

Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Civic Performance & Fuel Efficiency

The Volkswagen Jetta saves Smithtown commuters money by earning 42 miles per gallon on Long Island highways, topping the Honda Civic at 40 miles per gallon. Honda's sedan earns 31 miles per gallon on city streets, compared to 29 miles per gallon for the Volkswagen Jetta.

Each sedan offers a pair of powertrains, but both of the Jetta's engines are turbocharged. Only one Honda Civic engine is turbocharged. Base models for each sedan produce 158 horsepower, but the Honda Civic (138 pound-feet) can't match the Volkswagen Jetta's standard torque output of 184 pound-feet. The Volkswagen Jetta's 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine outputs 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, surpassing the Honda Civic's performance outputs of 180 ponies and 177 pound-feet of torque.

Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Civic Design

The Volkswagen Jetta is designed with more eye-catching lines and is a sedan with more substance. Each car has LED headlights, but the VW Jetta's LED Daytime Running Lights can powerfully illuminate Long Island roads between Riverhead and Smithtown. Trunk space for each new sedan is just over 14 cubic feet.

Inside, the Jetta has a more driver-friendly cockpit designed with greater details, headlined by the multi-function steering wheel that can be heated and wrapped in leather. The Honda Civic's steering wheel isn't as driver centric. Both sedans offer leather seating and dual-zone automatic climate control, but the Jetta is powered by Climatronic® technology for additional comfort. Interior ambient lighting is available to let Sayville VW Jetta owners select one of 10 colors suited to their mood, a cabin amenity the Honda Civic can't match.

Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Civic Safety

Honda Sensing® safety features give the Honda Civic the following driver assists.

  • Collision Mitigation Braking Systemâ„¢
  • Road Departure Mitigation System
  • Multi-Angle Rearview Camera
  • Lane Keeping Assist System
  • Traffic Sign Recognition
  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow

There's more confidence for Coram drivers, thanks to IQ.Drive, which gives the Volkswagen Jetta more unique safety features, including:

  • Travel Assist
  • Active Blind Spot Monitor
  • Rear Traffic Alert
  • Front Assist
  • Emergency Assist
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Lane Assist

Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Civic Technology

The standard VW Digital Cockpit leads the charge for the Jetta's forward-thinking features. This setup does a better job of displaying driving information in high resolution. The VW Jetta counters the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation Systemâ„¢ with available full screen navigation, allowing Coram commuters to have an easier time finding their way through the heart of New York City.

The Jetta does a better job of letting Sayville drivers tap into the full potential of their sedan with Car-Net through the myVW app to unlock all vehicle functions, including VW Car-Net Safe & Secure and VW Car-Net Hotspot. 'For You' options are displayed on the SiriusXM touchscreen interface, and all tunes can be amplified through BeatsAudio®, countering the Honda Civic's 12-speaker Bose premium sound system with Centerpoint® surround-sound technology.

The Jetta comes with App-Connect so Medford, NY Volkswagen owners can connect their smartphone wirelessly via Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, which isn't wireless on Honda's sedan. Both sedans offer wireless charging. The Honda Civic's standard touchscreen measures seven inches, but the Volkswagen Jetta's standard infotainment display screen is larger, measuring eight inches.

Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Civic Price

As the most affordable European-designed sedan on the market, the new Volkswagen Jetta helps car buyers from Coram and Smithtown save money. The Volkswagen Jetta's starting price is $20,655, nearly $4,000 under the $24,650 starting price of the Honda Civic.

The Verdict: Why the Volkswagen Jetta Proves to Be the Superior Sedan for Long Island Commuters

With higher fuel economy ratings on Long Island freeways, superior performance outputs, more forward-thinking tech features, and a more driver-centric design geared towards Riverhead commuters, the Volkswagen Jetta is the clear sedan favorite. The new Volkswagen Jetta is also more affordable, saving East Hampton, NY car buyers thousands of dollars.

 

Test Drive a New Volkswagen Jetta in Riverhead

Get directions to Long Island's go-to Volkswagen dealer to get seated in a new VW Jetta sedan. Car buyers from Smithtown and Sayville can select their desired Volkswagen Jetta trim level by exploring our new inventory. Contact us with a call or click to schedule a Volkswagen Jetta test drive.

The Riverhead Bay VW finance center can help East Hampton, NY sedan shoppers go over buying and leasing options for the new Volkswagen Jetta. Miles down the road, Medford, NY Volkswagen Jetta owners can repair their sedan at our Volkswagen service center in Riverhead.