| Specification | Volkswagen Jetta | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Jetta | Corolla |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | — | — |
| Body Style | Sedan | Compact Sedan |
| Specification | Volkswagen Jetta | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $28,260 | $28,799 – $29,500 |
| MSRP | $28,260 | $29,500 |
| Dealer Price | $27,300 | $28,299 |
| Specification | Volkswagen Jetta | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L TSI Turbocharged DOHC 16-Valve Inline 4-Cylinder | 2.0L Dynamic Force Inline-4 |
| Horsepower | 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm (228 hp GLI) | 169 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm (258 lb-ft GLI) | 151 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph | 7.1 sec (0-60 mph) | Approx. 8.1 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 126 mph | Approx. 118 mph |
| Specification | Volkswagen Jetta | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Mileage / MPG | 33 MPGe combined (29 City / 40 Hwy) | 35 MPG combined |
| Range (EV) | 520 miles total highway tank range | N/A |
| Emissions | 270 g/mi CO2 | Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards |
| Battery | 12V starter battery | N/A |
| Charging | N/A | N/A |
| Specification | Volkswagen Jetta | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 4.5/10 | 4.6/10 |
| Community Reviews | 890 | 1680 |
| Performance Score | Jetta GLI (2.0L TSI I-4, 228 hp / 258 lb-ft, 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG) | 8.0 |
| Comfort Score | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Safety Score | Volkswagen IQ.DRIVE Driver Assistance Suite | 9.3 |
| Fuel Economy Score | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Technology Score | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Value Score | 9.5 | 9.1 |
| Specification | Volkswagen Jetta | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Pros | Outstanding highway fuel economy reaching up to 40 MPG with a 500+ mile cruising range; Generous rear legroom (37.0 inch... | Excellent reliability reputation; Strong fuel economy; Comprehensive standard safety features; Affordable ownership and... |
| Cons | Climatronic touch-based climate controls require getting used to over traditional physical knobs; Torsion-beam rear susp... | Rear-seat space is moderate for tall adults; Performance is adequate but not sporty; Some premium tech requires higher t... |