Honda Civic Hybrid or VW Jetta TDI: Which Would You Choose?
By Rob
Editor-in-Chief
So you want to go green, but don't feel like you have to announce it to the entire world by buying an ugly ass Prius? Want something that's more of a driver's car? Two great options for around $23k are the Honda Civic Hybrid and the VW Jetta TDI. Which would you choose, the Japanese hybrid or the German diesel?
Aug 13, 2008 2:05:55 AM
CIVIC IS THE BEST! JETTY SUCKS TO DA CORE!
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Jul 12, 2008 1:00:28 PM
I have a tdi and am buying a 2009 hybrid/// will let all know the better choice
John B
May 5, 2008 8:06:07 PM
Jetta all the way ... I used to have a 82 Jetta and on long trips we would get 60 MPG! With out the turbo you get better mpg. Later turbos get 50 to 55 mpg. Just look on ebay and you will see 80's jetta's with 200,000 miles selling for $3,000 to $4,000. Here are the links to prove it...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=15
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/81-VW-Rabbit-turbodiesel-truck_W0QQitem
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I'd rather pay for the repair bill on a diesel then a hybrid any day, must I say more!
Vic
May 3, 2008 12:54:56 PM
VW. no questions. I just filled up 15.5 gal for 992 miles. cant beat it. hands down. Even with Diesel at 4+ dollars it makes more sense.
Zooty
May 1, 2008 9:56:15 PM
Has anyone seen deieel prices? No one's saving money in the diesel market anymore.. why they're still pushing it is beyond me..
Jamie
Mar 14, 2008 9:41:44 PM
Gasoline= $3.20 per gallon. Civic gets 50 mpg.
Diesel= $4.00 per gallon. Tdi gets 45 mpg.
Do the math.
Also, gasoline is cleaner than diesel.
However,
I own the Civic Hybrid and I love it, but I will be trading it in in a few years to avoid the high maintenance costs after my warranty is up. The TDI uses a much more reliable and efficient technology.
My point is, if you intend to buy a new car every 4 or 5 years, go hybrid....if you want something for longer than that, go TDI all the way.
P.S.
The prius is so gay. I love passing them in my Civic Hybrid. Oh, and I can't wait for the Honda CR-Z.
Dave
Mar 2, 2008 10:41:51 AM
Definitely the Jetta. I own a 2002 TDI and get 55 mpg on the road, 50 overall average (750 miles+ between fill-ups). And the power/torque!!! My TDI will pull any hill faster than my Jeep (4.0L 178hp)! Plus it can run on biodiesel. And lastly, none of the problems that the prior generation of diesels had... no smoke, no smell, starts instantly in cold weather.
Jason
Feb 29, 2008 12:34:47 PM
Since American muscle isn't a option, I'd have to pick the Civic...
vadim
Feb 29, 2008 9:34:09 AM
jettaizzle
tony
Feb 29, 2008 9:21:33 AM
THE CIVIL LOOKS BETTER?????????? ARE YOU SERIOUS?????
FEZ
Feb 29, 2008 9:20:48 AM
DEFINETLY JETTA TDI. MORE TORQUE, MORE RELIABLE, SERVICING IS CHEAPER THAN A HYBRID. WITH A HYBRID THE BATTERY NEEDS TO BE CHANGED AFTER COUPLE OF YEARS. I HAVE A DIESEL JETTA WITH 735,000 MILES WITH ORIGINAL ENGINE AND TRANSMITION. ITS A VW NEED I SAY MORE
Marcus
Feb 29, 2008 8:20:48 AM
Both of the cars look gay. The civic is 100000x better if it's a coupe.
I wouldn't pick either one
JAY
Feb 29, 2008 7:42:11 AM
da civic 4 sure u will get fucked trying to find diesel fuel plus diesel stinks
Colin
Feb 29, 2008 5:41:16 AM
I own a Civic, I'd buy the TDI. Not dought in my mind. You really can't compare the 2..
Oskkar
Feb 29, 2008 12:19:50 AM
I think that I would definatly go with the diesel. I have a 2006 new Jetta Diesel and it smells but who the fuck puts their face up to the exhaust. PLUS! the new Deisel is CRD which is improved in many many ways. Read the article if you dont believe me. Hybrids Are CRAP! Diesel is better. Dont think like the 50 year old people do. Diesel has improved. And if its still too slow......Look at the BMW diesel or Benz or Chip the Jetta and get better performance.
Nissan63
Feb 28, 2008 7:29:45 PM
I'm sure you think your farts smell like roses then, because Diesel SMELLS HORRIBLE!
Feb 28, 2008 7:12:17 PM
People will often say that the diesel car is dirty and the exhaust gives off pungent odors. The technology has much improved to eliminate this. I'd go with the VW.
Nissan63
Feb 28, 2008 6:29:38 PM
Diesel smells horrible! Honda's are for chicks. Nuff said
Mike
Feb 28, 2008 5:51:53 PM
V-Dub for sure..only thing is diesel is more of a pain to find places that sell it
exdriver
Feb 28, 2008 5:24:14 PM
the vw all the way!!!
shitface
Feb 28, 2008 4:35:16 PM
gotta agree with rabbit on this one!!
Adam
Feb 28, 2008 3:58:52 PM
Oleg Muravin way to post 3 times bud
VW for sure
Feb 28, 2008 1:40:40 PM
civic
Rabbit
Feb 28, 2008 11:13:54 AM
Civics are gay, TDI all the way!
Feb 28, 2008 11:00:12 AM
VW, with good power and a warrenty.