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Honda Civic (2006) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Honda Civic and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta specs.

2006 Honda Civic and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Honda Civic Volkswagen Jetta  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
197 hp@7800
139 lb-ft@6200
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1700
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 104.4 in 1.9 in
Length 176.7 in 182.2 in -5.5 in
Width 69.0 in 70.0 in -1 in
Height 56.5 in 57.2 in -0.7 in
Curb Weight 2912 lb. 3157 lb. -245 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 14.5 gal. -1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 38.2 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.7 in 55.2 in -1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.9 in 0.0 in 51.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 41.2 in 1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.4 in 37.1 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.4 in 53.6 in -1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.0 in 0.0 in 51 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 38.1 in -3.5 in
Total Legroom 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 79.3 in (over 2 rows) -2.5 in
Cargo Volume 12.0 ft3 15.5 ft3 -3.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Honda Civic

2006 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Coupe 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
great support. the sides basically hold you - which is important because the car can generate serious g-forces going around corners see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Frankly, the best seats I have sat in outside of a couple BMW Ms. Supportive, well bolstered with good lateral support. Also good support for the lower back for long drives. see full Honda Civic review
2007 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
very comfortable to drive see full Honda Civic review
2006 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Perfect fit for me! Very comfortable see full Honda Civic review
2006 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
I fit pretty nicely in the civic without completing eliminating the backseat behind me. see full Honda Civic review
2005 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I have driven for as long as 12 hours in one sitting behind the wheel (only getting out for gas) and it felt fine. It is a firmer seat then some luxury cars, but for the economy level cars, it is a great seat. see full Honda Civic review
2006 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Seat needs an adjustable lumber support. see full Honda Civic review
2007 2dr Coupe 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
back seat? maybe for a child on a short trip. see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Active headrest was and is too far forward for comfort. This casues headaches for some people - incldung my wife. see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
All cars sold in northern climes should have heated seats at least optional. see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Not comfortable for tall people in the rear seat. see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Rear seat does not fold down see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
merely adequate although better than in the past see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
merely adequate, seats could have more support see full Honda Civic review
2006 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Felt less comfortable than the Prius. see full Honda Civic review
2005 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The car is tiny. Period. see full Honda Civic review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 
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