2020 Lexus ES vs 2021 Volkswagen Jetta
Overview | |
MSRP$39,900 | MSRP$18,995 |
Average price$36,160 | Average price$23,975 |
Listings3 | Listings280 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
2020 Lexus ES Reviews Summary | |
2021 Volkswagen Jetta Reviews SummarySmall cars aren't asked to do much beyond the basics: provide efficient, reliable transportation at a manageable price. Plenty of models fit this form, and in some rare cases, they manage to do it while also being fun to drive, like the Mazda3. In other cases, the vehicle manages to feel more upscale than the competition, like the Honda Civic. But the Volkswagen Jetta's legacy has historically been defined by its ability to offer both an upscale interior and a rewarding driving experience. But then something happened with the Jetta. Starting with the 2011 model year, Volkswagen attempted to broaden the Jetta's appeal, and until 2018 we were left with a drab interior, an underpowered engine, and an uninspiring driving experience. VW’s hallmark was always that its cars felt a little special, so by adopting a homogenous look and feel, VW removed what made the Jetta unique and desirable to its fans. So Volkswagen had some work to do with the seventh-generation Jetta, which launched in 2019. Does this car move the Jetta name back toward driving refinement and upscale feel? Or does it continue to disappoint as just another bland entrant among small cars? | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 302 hp V6 | Engine1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower302 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 302 hp V6 | Engine Name1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower302 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.7 cu ft | Cargo Space14.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3649 lbs | Curb Weight2965 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height57.6 in |
Length195.9 in | Length185.1 in |
Width73.4 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase113.0 in | Wheelbase105.7 in |
Maximum Payload905 lbs | Maximum Payload882 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,900 | $18,995 |
Average price | $36,160 | $23,975 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Small cars aren't asked to do much beyond the basics: provide efficient, reliable transportation at a manageable price. Plenty of models fit this form, and in some rare cases, they manage to do it while also being fun to drive, like the Mazda3. In other cases, the vehicle manages to feel more upscale than the competition, like the Honda Civic. But the Volkswagen Jetta's legacy has historically been defined by its ability to offer both an upscale interior and a rewarding driving experience. But then something happened with the Jetta. Starting with the 2011 model year, Volkswagen attempted to broaden the Jetta's appeal, and until 2018 we were left with a drab interior, an underpowered engine, and an uninspiring driving experience. VW’s hallmark was always that its cars felt a little special, so by adopting a homogenous look and feel, VW removed what made the Jetta unique and desirable to its fans. So Volkswagen had some work to do with the seventh-generation Jetta, which launched in 2019. Does this car move the Jetta name back toward driving refinement and upscale feel? Or does it continue to disappoint as just another bland entrant among small cars? | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 302 hp V6 | 1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 302 hp @ 6600 rpm | 147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 302 hp V6 | 1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower | 302 hp @ 6600 rpm | 147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.7 cu ft | 14.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3649 lbs | 2965 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 185.1 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 105.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 905 lbs | 882 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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