2015 head-to-head · Compact Car
2015 Honda Civic CNG vs Volkswagen Jetta Diesel
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic · 31 MPGe
The 2015 Honda Civic CNG is the cheaper one to run. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $2.90/gge natural gas and $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $1,403 a year to fuel (31 MPGe), versus $1,586 for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel (35 MPG). That's roughly $182 a year, or about $912 over five years.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Honda Civic CNG
- Volkswagen Jetta Diesel
Side by side
| Honda Civic CNG | Volkswagen Jetta Diesel | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,403 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,586 |
| 31 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 35 MPG |
| 27 MPGe | City | 30 MPG |
| 38 MPGe | Highway | 44 MPG |
| 95 cu ft | Passenger volume | 94 cu ft |
| 6 cu ft | Cargo volume | 16 cu ft |
| 218 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 289 g/mi |
| 8/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 8/10 |
| 9/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 8/10 |
| Natural gas | Powertrain | Diesel |
| Natural gas (CNG) | Fuel | Diesel |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo |
| 5-speed automatic | Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Honda Civic CNG vs Volkswagen Jetta Diesel across model years
- Honda Civic CNG
- Volkswagen Jetta Diesel
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Volkswagen Jetta Diesel has more cargo space (16 vs. 6 cu ft).
Among 52 2015 compact cars, the Honda Civic CNG ranks 12th and the Volkswagen Jetta Diesel 23rd for lowest fuel cost.
The powertrains differ: the Honda Civic CNG is a natural-gas vehicle, while the Volkswagen Jetta Diesel is a diesel.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2015 Honda Civic CNG or the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel?
Measured by cost to drive, the Honda Civic CNG. The Honda Civic CNG is rated 31 MPGe combined and the Volkswagen Jetta Diesel 35 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 Honda Civic CNG vs. the Volkswagen Jetta Diesel per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $2.90/gge natural gas and $3.70/gal diesel fuel, about $1,403 for the Honda Civic CNG and $1,586 for the Volkswagen Jetta Diesel.
Which has more cargo space?
The Volkswagen Jetta Diesel, with 16 cu ft of luggage volume versus 6 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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