Honda Civic Hybrid vs. Jetta TDI

I thought this post: Honda Civic Hybrid or VW Jetta TDI: Which Would You Choose? was amusing and very revealing of the upcoming success that the Jetta TDI will have here in the States, along will VW's other Diesel models it is bringing to the States (Touareg V6 TDI, Jetta Sportwagen TDI, Tiguan TDI). The TDI wins hands down when compared to a hybrid according to the popular vote. The choice between a Japanese hybrid and a VW Diesel is like comparing a Focus with a GTI. The meat's just not there. Therefore the choice is easy. My reasons given:

For Safety (thickness of the steel, laser welding, ESP, first car to ace side impact collision IIHS.com): VW
For Resale Value (KBB.com top resale value brand #1; w/ Jetta in top 10 along with Rabbit and EOS): VW
For Overall Gas Mileage (50+mpg hwy): VW
For Torque (140 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque): VW
For Dependability (that's personal - driven 12 in the last 20 years loved everyone of them, lived in France for 17 yrs - it's the number one selling manufacturer in Europe. These cars are solid): VW
For Warranty (4 yr. / 50000 mi. bumper and 12 yr. / Unlimited mi. corrosion): VW
For Price (just because two cars have the same sticker price does not mean you get the same features/equipment standard - use Edmund's comparator but since the TDI isn't in the system yet I used an average Jetta SE - The Civic still has drum brakes in the rear as opposed to 4-wheel disc brakes, ouch!): VW
The decision is an easy one. You should be able to order a TDI this late spring/summer and take delivery late fall, maybe sooner. I'll be glad to take your order.
Beware of dealers charging premium fees for these Diesels when they roll in. They'll sell for sticker here. There will be a Loyalty and a Sport Package with 18" rims.

Last but not least, rumors have it that VW will unveil its Golf diesel-hot fuel cell hybrid at the Geneva Auto Show March 6-16 2008, touted to bring 3.5l/100kms or over 67 miles per gallon to a city near you. If that's the case then anything else on the market will pale in comparison. As I write these words a weird feeling comes over me thinking of a not-so-far in the future fuel shortage which my children may experience in their lifetime. By that time who knows what transportation will look like.