Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010--2012 | 2010--2012 | 2010--2012 | 2010--2012 | 2010--2012 | 2010--2012 | 2010--2012 |
Model | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI |
Trim | DX | VP | LX | LX-S | EX | EX-L | Si | Hybrid | S | Limited Edition | SE | TDI | TDI Cup Edition | SEL | Wolfsburg Edition |
Engines | |||||||||||||||
Transmissions | |||||||||||||||
Drivetrains | |||||||||||||||
Tires | |||||||||||||||
Audio Systems | |||||||||||||||
Accessories | |||||||||||||||
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | |||||||||||||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||||||||||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||||||||
Rear disc brakes. | |||||||||||||||
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | |||||||||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||||||||||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |||||||||||||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||||||||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||||||
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | |||||||||||||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |||||||||||||||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||||||||||||||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |||||||||||||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||||||||||||||
Cargo Management | |||||||||||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||||||||||||||
Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat. | |||||||||||||||
Climate Control | |||||||||||||||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||||||||||||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | |||||||||||||||
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | |||||||||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||||||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||||||||||||
Drivetrain | |||||||||||||||
When one front wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |||||||||||||||
Engine / Motor | |||||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||||||
Exterior | |||||||||||||||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | |||||||||||||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | |||||||||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||||||||||
Only listed if a second, smaller spoiler is also standard or optional. No additional value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||||||||||||||
Gas Guzzler Tax | |||||||||||||||
Infotainment | |||||||||||||||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||||||||||||||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |||||||||||||||
Includes CD player. | |||||||||||||||
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | |||||||||||||||
Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port. | |||||||||||||||
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | |||||||||||||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||||||||||||||
Screen-based navigation system. | |||||||||||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||||||||||||
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | |||||||||||||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||||||||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||||||||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |||||||||||||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||||||||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||||||||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | |||||||||||||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||||||||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||||||||||||
Reports engine speed. | |||||||||||||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||||||||||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||||||||
All-weather floormats. | |||||||||||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||||||||||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||||||||||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||||||||
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | |||||||||||||||
Seating surfaces are part cloth or vinyl, part synthetic suede. | |||||||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||||||
Transmission | |||||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2010 Honda Civic
5-speed manual FWD
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2010--2012 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI
5-speed manual FWD
6-speed automated manual FWD
6-speed automated manual FWD
5-speed manual FWD