Head to head
2026 Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Jetta
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Honda Civic
Shown: 2026 Civic 5Dr Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, the median MPG trim of 7 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 1
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 31
Volkswagen Jetta
Shown: 2026 Jetta Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo, the only 2026 trim.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 1
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 6
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Honda Civic 5Dr Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 2026 Volkswagen Jetta Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic 5Dr | Jetta |
| Trim / config | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo |
| MPG Hwy | 38 mpg | 40 mpg |
| MPG City | 30 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S7) | Automatic (S8) |
| Body | Large Cars | Compact Cars |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Turbocharged |
| CO₂ | 268 g/mi | 265 g/mi |
| Length | 181 in | 186 in |
| Height | 56 in | 57 in |
| Wheelbase | 108 in | 106 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,998 lb | 2,976 lb |
| GVWR class | Class 1B (3,001 to 4,000 lb) | Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb) |
| Complaints | 31 | 6 |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36k mi | 4 yr / 50k mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60k mi | 4 yr / 50k mi |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Honda Civic and the Volkswagen Jetta both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.