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2019 Ford Fiesta FWD vs 2019 Volkswagen Jetta

The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta uses less fuel: 6.9 against 7.8 l/100km, about 12% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta costs about $799 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2019 Ford Fiesta FWD has fewer NHTSA recalls (3 against 11). The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta has the higher NCAP overall rating (5 stars against 4).

2019 Volkswagen Jetta leads on 3 of 5 measurable figures. 20 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2019 Ford Fiesta FWD7.8 l/100km
2019 Volkswagen Jetta6.9 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2019 Ford Fiesta FWD182.7 g/km
2019 Volkswagen Jetta163.4 g/km
Kerb weight
2019 Ford Fiesta FWD1,244 kg
2019 Volkswagen Jetta1,350 kg
NHTSA recalls
2019 Ford Fiesta FWD3
2019 Volkswagen Jetta11
Owner complaints
2019 Ford Fiesta FWD103
2019 Volkswagen Jetta548
NCAP overall rating
2019 Ford Fiesta FWD4
2019 Volkswagen Jetta5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2019 Ford Fiesta FWD2019 Volkswagen Jetta
CO2182.7 g/km163.4 g/km
Combined7.8 l/100km6.9 l/100km
Complaints103548
NCAP overall45
Recall campaigns311
Cylinders44
Displacement1,600 cc1,395 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardT3B110L3ULEV70
Extra-urban6.7 l/100km5.9 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears68
Gross weight1,940.9 kg2,341.4 kg
Height1,450 mm1,460 mm
Kerb weight1,244 kg1,350 kg
Length4,070 mm4,720 mm
TransmissionManual 5-spdManual 6-spd
Urban8.7 l/100km7.8 l/100km
Wheelbase2,490 mm2,690 mm
Width1,720 mm1,810 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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