2020 VW Jetta vs Honda Civic | Lewisville, TX
If you love driving as much as we do, you need a car that you need a car you’ll enjoy driving every day, whether you’re commuting to work or going for a spin on the scenic roads outside Lewisville, Texas. Although the Honda Civic is a popular sedan for many reasons, the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta is a much more enjoyable car to drive. Here’s why.
Manual transmission
Car enthusiasts will tell you how much fun it is to drive with a manual transmission. The Jetta comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission. You will have to pay more to move up to a higher trim level to get a manual on the Civic. The sporty Jetta R-Line model also comes standard with a manual transmission and an excellent engine for optimal excitement.
Engine performance
Torque is what drives a car’s acceleration. All Jetta models are powered by a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine rated at 147 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. The standard engine on the Civic is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine only producing 138 lb-ft of torque. The Jetta’s engine may yield a couple fewer horsepower, but you get nearly 50 lb-ft more torque — and that’s a great trade-off.
Fuel efficiency
You might automatically think the Civic is the most fuel-efficient. However, the Jetta beats the Civic in both highway and city driving efficiency. It averages an EPA-estimated 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway.* With the Civic, you will only get an EPA-estimated 25 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. The Jetta also comes with a larger 13.2-gallon fuel tank, which means you can drive a lot farther than the Civic before you need to stop for gas.
Value
In many ways the Jett and Civic are similar. However, if you are looking for ways to maximize your car’s overall value, choose the Jetta. You will get better efficiency, great handling, a wide range of premium options, and a more affordable starting price than the Civic.
When you’re ready to give the Jetta a spin and discover that exciting driving doesn’t have to cost a lot, take a test drive at Lewisville Volkswagen.
*Based on EPA estimates. See www.fueleconomy.gov for details. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition.