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Volkswagen Jetta (2012) vs. Honda Civic (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2011 Honda Civic specs.

2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2011 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year 2012 2011  
Model Volkswagen Jetta Honda Civic  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1700
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
197 hp@7800
139 lb-ft@6200
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,652 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,628 mm 4,488 mm 0 mm
Width 1,778 mm 1,753 mm 0 mm
Height 1,453 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,432 kg 1,321 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 55 L 50 L 5 L
Headroom, Row 1 970 mm 1,001 mm 969 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,402 mm 1,364 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,318 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,072 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 942 mm 950 mm -8 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,361 mm 1,331 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,295 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 968 mm 879 mm 89 mm
Total Legroom 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume 439 L 340 L 99 L

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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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Honda Civic

2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review
 
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