Civic vs Jetta

chtucker · 02-25-2007, 08:30 PM

I am settled (almost) between a Jetta or Civic...

Civic lx vs 2.5 Jetta
Priced about the same...
Civic gets much better mileage...
Jetta has a bit bigger trunk, but everything else is about same (jetta +350lbs)

Civic Si vs Jetta 2.0 vs Jetta Gli
Jetta more money
I really like the low 1800 rpm torque peak 207lbft
Jetta 2.0t gets same mileage or so as Si
Jetta not as reliable?

Jetta 2.0 vs Gli doesn't seem to get much, or does it (18" tires vs 17", different interior, bi/xenon headlights??) what else..

Can't decide... I like the idea of the lx for the better mileage, the Si for rear disks, the 6spd and better suspension and the limited slip

Jetta, "feels" bigger... worried about reliability, the 2.0T is a better everyday engine from my test drive....

What are your ideas?

GALAXY~SI · 02-25-2007, 08:32 PM

get the civic good everyday car the LX mileage is a plus but the jetta would be more comfy

tnel2005 · 02-25-2007, 08:33 PM

well this is a civic site........i was in the same situation...i went with the si sedan.......for me being 20 it was cheaper insuance then the jetta and i was able to talk the price down a bit more then the jetta.......but go with your gut feeling

jasongg06 · 02-25-2007, 09:00 PM

You might not like the lack of torque on the civic. I need to drive pretty hard just to keep up with traffic.

Omes · 02-25-2007, 09:52 PM

You aren't really driving hard with the Civic. It's just that your mind tells you that higher revs = more stress on engine = driving harder. The Civic Si, for example, makes power by utilizing higher RPM than torque. Go with whichever powerband you want (rev-happy vs. high-torque).

rmfa · 02-26-2007, 06:05 PM

http://www.cnn.com/2007/AUTOS/02/26/...all/index.html

Interesting.. With all the VW reliability issues, this is a no-brainer to me.

**wing_gundam** · 02-26-2007, 08:04 PM

I think the Jetta will end up in the shop a lot more. I went for the civic myself.

Also the Jetta's trunk doesn't open as wide as the Civic's

Odaisn · 02-27-2007, 05:32 PM

civic; you won't regret it!

***06GAsi*** · 02-27-2007, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmfa

http://www.cnn.com/2007/AUTOS/02/26/...all/index.html

Interesting.. With all the VW reliability issues, this is a no-brainer to me.

I wanted a VW for the longest but all the reliability issues I did not want to chance it. My girlfiends Jetta had 23,000 and the cat. converter went out. The honeycomb broke apart. To me that should have been replaced. VWOA told me that because it did not throw a cel it was not bad. You do the math.

xxhaimbondxx · 02-27-2007, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmfa

http://www.cnn.com/2007/AUTOS/02/26/...all/index.html

Interesting.. With all the VW reliability issues, this is a no-brainer to me.

That is not a valid argument. Not only its a silly issue as stuck brake light, it's on older models. Look how many TSB's 06 and 07 Civic has. ENORMOUS. Starting from rattles, ending in engine problems. My advise, if you really want people's true opinion, don't ask at Honda's or VW's forums, ask at Toyota, or Nissan.

KingMarineM16a4 · 02-27-2007, 06:33 PM

I like my 03 GLi but the only thing I would trade it with is a FG2 or a 07 GTi.

chtucker · 02-27-2007, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingMarineM16a4

I like my 03 GLi but the only thing I would trade it with is a FG2 or a 07 GTi.

FG2??

xmx250 · 02-27-2007, 08:28 PM

FG2 is the chassey code for a 06/07 Civic Si coupe. if thats what your asking

KingMarineM16a4 · 02-27-2007, 09:54 PM

Thanks for clarifying I was to lazy to type

civic si hb · 02-27-2007, 09:56 PM

No FA5?

KingMarineM16a4 · 02-27-2007, 10:13 PM

Sorry.

02-25-2007, 08:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
chtucker Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leadville, Colorado Age: 38 Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Civic vs Jetta I am settled (almost) between a Jetta or Civic... Civic lx vs 2.5 Jetta Priced about the same... Civic gets much better mileage... Jetta has a bit bigger trunk, but everything else is about same (jetta +350lbs) Civic Si vs Jetta 2.0 vs Jetta Gli Jetta more money I really like the low 1800 rpm torque peak 207lbft Jetta 2.0t gets same mileage or so as Si Jetta not as reliable? Jetta 2.0 vs Gli doesn't seem to get much, or does it (18" tires vs 17", different interior, bi/xenon headlights??) what else.. Can't decide... I like the idea of the lx for the better mileage, the Si for rear disks, the 6spd and better suspension and the limited slip Jetta, "feels" bigger... worried about reliability, the 2.0T is a better everyday engine from my test drive.... What are your ideas?

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wing_gundam Smooth Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: T dot Posts: 17,631 Civic Type Stock iTrader: 8 / 100%	I think the Jetta will end up in the shop a lot more. I went for the civic myself. Also the Jetta's trunk doesn't open as wide as the Civic's Last edited by wing_gundam; 02-26-2007 at 11:37 PM.

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Omes Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 395 iTrader: 0 / 0%	You aren't really driving hard with the Civic. It's just that your mind tells you that higher revs = more stress on engine = driving harder. The Civic Si, for example, makes power by utilizing higher RPM than torque. Go with whichever powerband you want (rev-happy vs. high-torque).

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rmfa Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Austin, TX Age: 27 Posts: 3,469 Ronnie iTrader: 2 / 100%	http://www.cnn.com/2007/AUTOS/02/26/...all/index.html Interesting.. With all the VW reliability issues, this is a no-brainer to me.

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KingMarineM16a4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arlington, Texas Age: 19 Posts: 5,821 David iTrader: 0 / 0%	I like my 03 GLi but the only thing I would trade it with is a FG2 or a 07 GTi.

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xmx250 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Westchester, N.Y. Age: 21 Posts: 6,094 iTrader: 1 / 100%	FG2 is the chassey code for a 06/07 Civic Si coupe. if thats what your asking

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