2021 Volkswagen Jetta vs 2021 Hyundai Elantra
Overview | |
MSRP$19,650 | MSRP$18,995 |
Average price$22,396 | Average price$24,081 |
Listings361 | Listings276 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
2021 Hyundai Elantra Reviews SummaryCompact cars are no longer compact. Cheap cars are no longer cheap. And it is no longer necessary to buy a luxury vehicle for performance, technology, and sophistication. The redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra sedan proves it. | |
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 | |
Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City31 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway41 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City31 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway41 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.2 cu ft | Cargo Space14.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight2725 lbs | Curb Weight2965 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height57.6 in |
Length184.1 in | Length185.1 in |
Width71.9 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase107.1 in | Wheelbase105.7 in |
Maximum Payload1133 lbs | Maximum Payload882 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $19,650 | $18,995 |
Average price | $22,396 | $24,081 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 8.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Compact cars are no longer compact. Cheap cars are no longer cheap. And it is no longer necessary to buy a luxury vehicle for performance, technology, and sophistication. The redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra sedan proves it. | 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 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 31 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 41 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 31 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 41 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.2 cu ft | 14.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2725 lbs | 2965 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 185.1 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 105.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1133 lbs | 882 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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