Honda Civic Sedan vs Volkswagen Jetta GLI Comparison

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Things we like	Well kitted cabin Spacious boot  Excellent fuel economy Read More	More powerful in 2019 Sufficient interior space Apple CarPlay & Android Auto integration Read More
Things we don't like	Low-reliability rating Unresponsive touchscreen unit  No device charging ports    Read More	Excessive use of plastic inside Base grade misses plenty of features 7-speed DSG is optional.  Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	9.6:1
Fuel Supply System	--	Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Drive Type	--	FWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	1996 cc	1996 cc
Power	158 hp	228 hp
Torque	187 Nm	350 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	428 L	399 L
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	47 L	50 L
Length	4630 mm	4704 mm
Width	1798 mm	1798 mm
Height	1415 mm	1443 mm
Wheel Base	2700 mm	2682 mm
Front Tread	1547 mm	1542 mm
Rear Tread	1562 mm	1534 mm
No Of Doors	4	4
Front Headroom	998 mm	978 mm
Front Legroom	1074 mm	1044 mm
Rear Headroom	942 mm	945 mm
Rear Legroom	950 mm	950 mm
Ground Clearance	--	127 mm
Kerb Weight	--	1459 kg
Gross Weight	--	1950 kg

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	16 Inch	18 Inch
Tyre Size	215/55 R16	225/45 R18
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R16	R18

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius	5.5 m	5.5 m
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes

Security

Smart Access Card Entry	No	No
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

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Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	Yes	No
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	No	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	2.0L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	--
Glove Box Cooling	No	No
Engine Start/Stop Button	No	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	Yes
Heated Seats - Rear	No	--
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	--
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	No	--
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	--
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	--
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	--
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	No	--
Seat Lumbar Support	No	--
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	--
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	No	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	No	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	No	--
CD Player	--	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	No	--
Fog Lights Rear	No	--
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Rear Window Defogger	No	--
Wheel Covers	Yes	No
Alloy Wheels	No	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Tinted Glass	No	--
Rear Spoiler	No	--
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Sun Roof	No	--
Moon Roof	No	--
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	No	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	--
Chrome Garnish	No	--
Roof Rail	No	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	No	--
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs Discs	Discs Discs

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	No
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	No	--
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	--
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	Halogen Halogen	LED LED
Advance Safety Feature	--	Blind Spot Monitor Blind Spot Monitor

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