2020 Honda Civic vs 2020 Volkswagen Jetta
Overview | |
MSRP$18,895 | MSRP$20,000 |
Listings403 | Listings1501 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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2020 Volkswagen Jetta Reviews Summary | |
2020 Honda Civic Reviews SummaryMinor design tweaks, more standard safety and convenience features, and more manual transmissions arrive as the standout changes for the Civic's 2020 model year. Last redesigned for the 2016 model year, the Civic keeps outperforming its small-car peers by offering the performance and quality of more expensive cars, while retaining the value and longevity expected of a Honda. Plus, I had a really fun week with the turbocharged Civic Si. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.4L 147 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City30 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.4L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm | Torque138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
Horsepower147 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City30 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.1 cu ft | Cargo Space15.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight2959 lbs | Curb Weight2771 lbs |
Height57.4 in | Height55.7 in |
Length185.1 in | Length182.7 in |
Width70.8 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase105.7 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload970 lbs | Maximum Payload998 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $18,895 | $20,000 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Minor design tweaks, more standard safety and convenience features, and more manual transmissions arrive as the standout changes for the Civic's 2020 model year. Last redesigned for the 2016 model year, the Civic keeps outperforming its small-car peers by offering the performance and quality of more expensive cars, while retaining the value and longevity expected of a Honda. Plus, I had a really fun week with the turbocharged Civic Si. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.4L 147 hp I4 | 2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 5000 rpm | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 30 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 40 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.4L 147 hp I4 | 2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm | 138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 5000 rpm | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 30 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 40 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.1 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2959 lbs | 2771 lbs |
Height | 57.4 in | 55.7 in |
Length | 185.1 in | 182.7 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 970 lbs | 998 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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