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Sedans Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Accord
239 messages, Last post on Oct 18, 2009 at 7:48 AM
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In July of 2005 I was looking for new car and was comparing several different make and models. I test drove the Honda Accord and the New Jetta. They both get you from point A to B, the difference for me was in the handling. Since most of my driving is in the City, where dodging pot holes and deep puddles is the best game in town, handling is important. Also comfort for the long trips (live in Charleston, SC, family and friends live in FL, GA, NC, IN etc...) is very important. My observations: Jetta is more versatile than the Accord. A car with the heart of an SUV, with out the fuel consumption. Jetta has more cargo room (trunk space) and a roomier back seat for passengers. For the same $$ more safety and convenience features associated with the Jetta. The Jetta felt more solid when driving and shutting the doors. I have owned the Jetta for over 1 year and still enjoy it. Most smaller cars beat the driver (and passenger) up on road trips longer than 1 hour. The Jetta was more comfortable than the Ford Taurus on a 10 hour trip - mainly because of the duel temp controls. (Duel temp controls, best thing ever when traveling with a passenger.) Only regret is ... None. 
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Replying to: cbergan (Oct 18, 2006 3:26 pm) A roomier back seat than an Accord you say. Those are strange observations. |
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Replying to: cbergan (Oct 18, 2006 3:26 pm) I will most definitely replace this car with another VW. I had 185,000 miles on it and was hoping to put many more on it. Oh well - maybe the next one will last longer. If I had more time and knew how to post a pic I would. If someone tells me how I will check later and post one. Stacey">
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Replying to: dunoon9 (Oct 22, 2006 11:10 am)
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Replying to: dunoon9 (Oct 22, 2006 11:10 am) |
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Replying to: cbergan (Oct 18, 2006 3:26 pm) Don't know about the heart of an SUV, but I do know about the fuel consumption: VW Jetta - 22/30 - 150 hp Honda CR-V - 23/30 Toyota RAV4 - 24/30 Honda Accord - 26/34 - 166 hp The Jetta is down about 3 inches on interior legroom from the Accord, nearly 3 inches rear shoulder room, and more than 2 inches front shoulder room from the Accord*. Roomier than the Accord, right... *From www.VW.com's "Compare" function |
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Replying to: grove4 (Jan 14, 2004 3:31 pm) We will NEVER own another VW made vehicle. Jimster
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Replying to: jimster (Dec 20, 2006 4:31 pm) |
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Jetta looks better although the Accord is more reliable
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Replying to: el_chupacabra (Dec 22, 2006 8:57 pm) If you like Corollas, the Jetta is the car for you. Of course, you could just buy a corolla, get better mileage, save a ton (go downhill on interior niceties however) and get stellar reliability!
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