Compare 2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn vs. 2021 Honda Civic

Serving Fort Walton Beach, FL

The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI makes a grand debut in North America. This compact sedan has a handful of sporty mechanical features, such as a turbocharged engine and the DCC Chassis Control. The Volkswagen Fort Walton Beach dealership will compare this all-new model with the 2021 Honda Civic sedan, which kicks off its eleventh generation.

Performance

The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn is powered by the 2.0 L TSI engine that produces 228 net horsepower. When revolving at low RPMs, this turbocharged powertrain unleashes 258 pound-feet of peak torque. Using natural aspiration, the 2021 Civic’s 2.0 L engine doesn’t generate more than 158 hp and 138 lb-ft. This lightweight Honda sedan only extracts a maximum of 174 hp and 162 lb-ft from a 2.0 L turbo powertrain. However, the Eco Assist makes the Civic one of the most efficient models in its class. In fact, the EX and EX-L trims get up to 42 MPG on the highway based on EPA projections. For its powerful design, the TSI engine offers a respectable rating of 33 MPG on the highway. The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta at Volkswagen Fort Walton Beach comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission. You could opt for a dual-clutch transmission system for more responsive handling. A continuously variable transmission is standard under the hood of the 2021 Civic. Sitting on the DCC Adaptive Chassis, the 2021 GLI Autobahn offers a delightful ride on paved roads. This all-new VW model also boasts a limited-slip front differential with the exclusive VAQ design for superb handling. You can easily select the Eco, Comfort and other settings from the Driving Mode Selection on the infotainment touch screen. Having a progressive variable-ratio design, a power steering system helps you command this sporty sedan with more reassurance.

Technology

The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn offers an 8.0-inch touch screen with a highly efficient interface. Some notable highlights of the App-Connect suite include Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Several USB ports, a wireless charging pad, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are available inside this all-new sedan. From the DriveView and Remote Commands to the Family Guardian Alerts and Safe & Secure, the Volkswagen Car-Net technology comes with plenty of helpful services. The 2021 Civic doesn’t offer as many smartphone-optimized features in its 7.0-inch infotainment system. Nevertheless, the HondaLink suite is readily available inside this affordable Honda sedan. The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta at Volkswagen Fort Walton Beach is equipped with a 400-watt sound system that’s made by BeatsAudio. HD Radio and SiriusXM Satellite Radio are connected to the eight-speaker audio system. Producing only 180 acoustic watts, the 2021 Civic’s sound system consists of eight speakers without any distinct branding. The Volkswagen Fort Walton Beach dealer will show you how to customize the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit inside the Jetta GLI Autobahn. This high-resolution display includes digital gauges with red illumination.

Safety and Security

The Driver Assistance package is available for the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn. As the name suggests, the Blind Spot Monitor scans your blind zones in real time. This all-new VW sedan has the Lane Assist that lowers the potential for side collisions when you travel faster than 37 MPH. Also designed to operate above this speed threshold, the Light Assist optimizes your vision of poorly illuminated roads. Volkswagen Fort Walton Beach offers other driving aids for this sporty sedan, like the Front Assist. If you’re in danger of crashing into another automobile that abruptly stops ahead of you, this technology will engage the Autonomous Emergency Braking. Similarly, the 2021 Civic’s Honda Sensing technology has comparable active safety features, such as the Collision Mitigation Braking. However, this Honda model doesn’t match the 2021 Jetta GLI Autobahn’s Intelligent Crash Response System and Automatic Post-Collision Braking System.

Are you excited about the arrival of the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta at Volkswagen Fort Walton Beach? Hurry over to our car dealership for a test drive in the GLI Autobahn.

*All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.