Volkswagen Jetta vs Toyota Prius
Overview | |
Years produced2001-Present | Years produced1980-Present |
MSRP$28,350 | MSRP$22,995 |
Listings180 | Listings2416 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryWith a base price just over $25,000 Canadian, the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta offers plenty of passenger space, a large trunk, and a fuel-efficient engine with plenty of zip. This year, Volkswagen tweaks this compact sedan’s styling, improves the interior, upgrades the handling, and adds more standard technology. Driving enthusiasts will appreciate the Comfortline’s available Sport package and the continued existence of the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, which still offers a manual transmission. Verdict: While the changes to the 2025 VW Jetta are appealing, some are missteps, such as the touch-sensing climate control system interface. Also, the Jetta isn’t a leader in its segment regarding safety ratings. Nevertheless, its sensible German design and engineering shine through, giving it a distinctive driving experience unlike other compact cars. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine1.5L 158 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity0.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City57 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway56 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name1.5L 158 hp I4 |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity0.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City57 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway56 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space23.8 cu ft | Cargo Space14.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3097 lbs | Curb Weight3012 lbs |
Height55.9 in | Height57.7 in |
Length181.1 in | Length186.5 in |
Width70.2 in | Width80.2 in |
Wheelbase108.3 in | Wheelbase105.7 in |
Maximum Payload860 lbs | Maximum Payload893 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2001-Present | 1980-Present |
MSRP | $28,350 | $22,995 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | With a base price just over $25,000 Canadian, the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta offers plenty of passenger space, a large trunk, and a fuel-efficient engine with plenty of zip. This year, Volkswagen tweaks this compact sedan’s styling, improves the interior, upgrades the handling, and adds more standard technology. Driving enthusiasts will appreciate the Comfortline’s available Sport package and the continued existence of the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, which still offers a manual transmission. Verdict: While the changes to the 2025 VW Jetta are appealing, some are missteps, such as the touch-sensing climate control system interface. Also, the Jetta isn’t a leader in its segment regarding safety ratings. Nevertheless, its sensible German design and engineering shine through, giving it a distinctive driving experience unlike other compact cars. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.5L 158 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 0.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 57 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 56 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.5L 158 hp I4 |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 0.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 57 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 56 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 23.8 cu ft | 14.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3097 lbs | 3012 lbs |
Height | 55.9 in | 57.7 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 186.5 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 80.2 in |
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 105.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 860 lbs | 893 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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