Compare 2006 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan, 2007 Honda Accord Sedan

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2006 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Value Edition 2.5L

2007 Honda Accord Sedan VP 5-Spd AT

Standards and Options

Pricing

Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

Honda Accord Sedan

MSRP

$17,900

$19,425

Invoice Price

$17,049

$17,516

Destination Charges

$630

$635

Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

Honda Accord Sedan

Air Conditioning

Standard

Automatic Climate Control

N/A

Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter

Standard

Rear HVAC Ducts

Standard

Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Standard

Rear Seat HVAC Controls

N/A

Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

Honda Accord Sedan

CD Changer

N/A

Option

CD Player

Standard

Cassette Player

N/A

Option

DVD Player

N/A

Option

Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone

N/A

Option

Navigational Aid

N/A

Radio

Standard

Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories

N/A

Option

Subwoofer

N/A

Telematic Systems

N/A

Exterior

Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

Honda Accord Sedan

Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board

N/A

Bumper Step Up

N/A

Front Air Dam

Standard

Metallic Paint

Standard

Power Sliding Side Van Door

N/A

Power Trunk Lid

N/A

Rear Spoiler

Option

Skid Plate or Underbody Protection

N/A

Splash or Mud Guards

Not listed

Option

Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles

N/A

Instrumentation

Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

Honda Accord Sedan

Battery Gauge

N/A

Clock

Standard

Compass

N/A

Option

Cruise Control

Standard

Electroluminescent Instrumentation

N/A

Gauges

Standard

Inside Temperature Gauge

N/A

Intelligent Cruise Control

N/A

Night Vision

N/A

Oil Gauge

N/A

Outside Temperature Gauge

Standard

Option

Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator

Standard

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls

N/A

Standard

Tachometer

Standard

Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor

N/A

Trip Computer

N/A

Lighting

Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

Honda Accord Sedan

Automatic Headlights

N/A

Cornering Lights

N/A

Daytime Running Lights

Standard

Fog Lights

N/A

Option

Halogen Headlights

Standard

Headlight Washers

N/A

High Intensity Discharge Headlights

N/A

Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights

N/A

Roof

Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

Honda Accord Sedan

Power Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Removable/Convertible Top

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Tires and Wheels

Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

Honda Accord Sedan

Alloy Wheels

Option

Chrome Wheels

N/A

Not listed

Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier

N/A

Full Size Spare Tire

Standard

N/A

Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans

N/A

Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires

N/A

Steel Wheels

Standard

Underbody Tire Carrier

N/A

Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

Honda Accord Sedan

Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir

N/A

Glass Rear Window on Convertible

N/A

Heated Exterior Mirror

Standard

N/A

Heated Washer System

N/A

Heated Windshield Glass

N/A

Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror

N/A

Option

Interval Wipers

Standard

Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror

N/A

Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror

Standard

N/A

Power Backlight Window

N/A

Rain Sensing Wipers

N/A

Rear Wiper

N/A

Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window

N/A

Tinted Glass

Standard

Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval

N/A

Windshield Wiper De-Icer

N/A

Capacities and Dimensions

General

Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

Honda Accord Sedan

Body Style

Family Sedan

EPA Classification

COMPACT

MIDSIZE

Turbo

Drive Train

Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

Honda Accord Sedan

City MPG

Combined MPG

Displacement (CC)

2480

2354

Driveline

FWD

Final Drive Ratio

3.65

4.44

Fuel Capacity (gal)

14.5

17.1

Fuel System

SEFI

MPFI

Fuel Type

Gas

Gas Guzzler Tax

Highway MPG

Horsepower @ RPM

150@5000

166@5800

PowerToWeightRatio

21.5

19.4

RPM @ Peak Horsepower

5000

5800

Standard Transmission

5 Speed Manual

5 Speed Automatic

Torque @ RPM

170@3750

160@4000

Transmission Speeds

Transmission Type

Type of Engine

2.5L I5

2.4L I4

Valves

Exterior

Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

Honda Accord Sedan

Crash Test Rating

4*/4*

5*/5*

Curb weight (lbs)

3230

3188

Overall Height (in)

57.4

57.2

Overall Length (in)

179.3

191.1

Overall Width (in)

70.1

71.6

Wheelbase (in)

101.5

107.9

Interior - Cargo - Carrying

Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

Honda Accord Sedan

Trunk Volume (cu ft)

Interior - Passengers

Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

Honda Accord Sedan

Headroom front (in)

38.5

40.4

Headroom rear (in)

37.2

38.5

Hip room front (in)

54.6

Hip room rear (in)

53.5

Leg room front (in)

41.2

42.6

Leg room rear (in)

35.4

36.8

Passenger Volume

103

Seating Capacity - Maximum

Seating capacity - Standard

Shoulder room front (in)

54.8

56.9

Shoulder room rear (in)

53.1

56.1

Suspension

Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

Honda Accord Sedan

Front suspension

Ind

Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

Rear Suspension

Ind

Track Front

60.6

61.1

Track Rear

59.8

61.2

Towing

Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

Honda Accord Sedan

Tow Capacity (Maximum)

Tow Capacity Standard

Turning Radius

Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

Honda Accord Sedan

Steering Diameter Left

35.8

36.1

Steering Diameter Right

35.8

36.1

Warranty

Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

Honda Accord Sedan

Powertrain Miles

60000

Powertrain Time (Months)

Rust Time (Months)

144

Warranty - Basic Miles

50000

36000

Warranty - Basic Time (Months)

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