Jetta Base model v Civic base model

**Egan101** · August 26th, 2018 10:52 AM

^^* Why not a Mazda3 instead?

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**GLSTrend** · August 26th, 2018 10:53 AM

Kung base model, comfortline vs 1.8E, Civic wins. But in my case, ang kinuha ko jetta Highline. The engine, fender sound system, mags, 15k km PMS, and more premium-feel interior (exterior, Civic hands down, pero mas madalas ako sa loob e) swayed me to VW. Bahala na lang si Lord sa spare parts... but the 2.0TDI engine, oh my, I don’t think aabot 1.8E. Although, Civic lovers may think/feel otherwise [emoji16]

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**olats** · August 26th, 2018 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by Egan101

^^* Why not a Mazda3 instead?

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Haven't driven the Mazda, but ano advantage over the Civic? Hanggang base model lang ako pwede.

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**olats** · August 26th, 2018 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by GLSTrend

Kung base model, comfortline vs 1.8E, Civic wins. But in my case, ang kinuha ko jetta Highline. The engine, fender sound system, mags, 15k km PMS, and more premium-feel interior (exterior, Civic hands down, pero mas madalas ako sa loob e) swayed me to VW. Bahala na lang si Lord sa spare parts... but the 2.0TDI engine, oh my, I don’t think aabot 1.8E. Although, Civic lovers may think/feel otherwise [emoji16]

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Yes, base model only kasi yun lang available. Other than the sound system and interior accessories, what else ang difference? More concerned about added safety/performance features actually.

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**Egan101** · August 26th, 2018 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by GLSTrend

Kung base model, comfortline vs 1.8E, Civic wins. But in my case, ang kinuha ko jetta Highline. The engine, fender sound system, mags, 15k km PMS, and more premium-feel interior (exterior, Civic hands down, pero mas madalas ako sa loob e) swayed me to VW. Bahala na lang si Lord sa spare parts... but the 2.0TDI engine, oh my, I don’t think aabot 1.8E. Although, Civic lovers may think/feel otherwise [emoji16]

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That 2.0L TDI engines produces torque almost twice than the Honda 1.8L (170Nm vs 320Nm). It even trumps the Honda 1.5L turbo (230Nm). However, the Civic platform is lighter, maybe by more than 100kg.

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**Egan101** · August 26th, 2018 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by olats

Haven't driven the Mazda, but ano advantage over the Civic? Hanggang base model lang ako pwede.

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If considering base models, the Civic 1.8L has more to offer than the Mazda3 1.5L.

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**kebloks** · August 26th, 2018 11:25 AM

Got the same Jetta vs Civic decision back in December. #1 priority, safety, because I have kids.

I chose the Jetta because it has side and curtain airbags.

Other safety features:

Jetta (all variants)

Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) with Anti Slip Regulation (ASR)
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) with XDS
Engine Drag Torque Control (MSR)
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Brake Assistant
Hill start assist

Civic 1.8E

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
Auto Brake Holds
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

**Woof** · August 26th, 2018 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by kebloks

Got the same Jetta vs Civic decision back in December. #1 priority, safety, because I have kids.

I chose the Jetta because it has side and curtain airbags.

Other safety features:

Jetta (all variants)

Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) with Anti Slip Regulation (ASR)
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) with XDS
Engine Drag Torque Control (MSR)
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Brake Assistant
Hill start assist

Civic 1.8E

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
Auto Brake Holds
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Meron din Hill Start Assist yung Civic. Yung ABS ng Civic is also with EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution).

**jut703** · August 26th, 2018 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by olats

Yes, I do like the way the Civic looks. Parang more spacious pa. I have an hrv, and if in not mistaken, parehas ng engine and tranny with the Civic 1.8E. Fuel consumption talaga advantage nun Jetta. Possibly, the safety features too? Body wise malamang lamang din VW kasi Asian cars latang lata sa nipis?

With regard to maintenance, car plan so company ang may sagot for the next 5 years. So I take care of my cars naman, and resale value is not much of a consideration. I'm maintaining a 20 year old bmw now, and wala pako balak dispose until it's too expensive to maintain na. Sirain na kumbaga. So reliability ang true concern. Honda Civic? Naabuso namin yun dati. Halos parang 4x4 sa naranasan kasi nalusong ko na sa mataas na baha at parang off road sa bundok (erpats ko ang grabe umabuso ng sasakyan kaya alam ko ang sakit ng ulo kapag di ka matuto mag alaga).

Experience ko lang with VW, yun Polo. Wife used to drive one. Sakit sa ulo kasi di talaga kaya nun cooling system init satin. Yun, sandali lang din tinagal.

Civic, tried and tested ko na dati, at di naman nalayo sa HRV ko that I've owned and loved for the past 2 years. Jetta? Baka lang masubukan ang iba.

Salamat sa mga inputs mga sir.

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Looks like you're sold on the Jetta, so just go get a Jetta. It's a good car. Though if you're allowed to add on top of your car plan, go get the Highline - the additional 100k is worth the upgrades.

The question is - may Jetta ka pa bang makukuha? VW has begun phasing out the Jetta to be replaced by the older, more boring, gas-fed Lavida. If you really want a Jetta, go quickly and reserve a unit now.

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**jut703** · August 26th, 2018 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by GLSTrend

Kung base model, comfortline vs 1.8E, Civic wins. But in my case, ang kinuha ko jetta Highline. The engine, fender sound system, mags, 15k km PMS, and more premium-feel interior (exterior, Civic hands down, pero mas madalas ako sa loob e) swayed me to VW. Bahala na lang si Lord sa spare parts... but the 2.0TDI engine, oh my, I don’t think aabot 1.8E. Although, Civic lovers may think/feel otherwise [emoji16]

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Agree with this. The Highline is a better buy. Ang tanong, may Highline pa ba? Yung Business Ed alam ko ilang months nang phased out.

The 2.0 in the Jetta accelerates quicker to 100 kph (~9.5 sec) than the 1.8 in the Civic (~10.5 sec). In practice, it feels even faster than that because of the Jetta's torque. Since most people drive at low revs (2-3k rpm) which is where the Jetta's power is (just like all diesels), it feels more powerful. The Civic won't bury you in your seat because it's not as torquey, but it picks up pace quickly especially if you're willing to drive it above 5000 rpm.

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