Comparisons · 2023

2023 Toyota Corolla vs 2023 Volkswagen Jetta

The 2023 Volkswagen Jetta uses less fuel: 6.7 against 6.9 l/100km, about 3% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta costs about $177 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2023 Volkswagen Jetta leads on 3 of 3 measurable figures. 15 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2023 Toyota Corolla6.9 l/100km
2023 Volkswagen Jetta6.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2023 Toyota Corolla160.3 g/km
2023 Volkswagen Jetta159.1 g/km
Kerb weight
2023 Toyota Corolla1,428.8 kg
2023 Volkswagen Jetta1,589.8 kg
Owner complaints
2023 Toyota Corolla73
2023 Volkswagen Jetta43
NCAP overall rating
2023 Toyota Corolla5
2023 Volkswagen Jetta5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2023 Toyota Corolla2023 Volkswagen Jetta
CO2160.3 g/km159.1 g/km
Combined6.9 l/100km6.7 l/100km
Complaints7343
Cylinders44
Displacement1,987 cc1,500 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L2SULEV30
Extra-urban5.9 l/100km5.7 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears17
Gross weight2,020.8 kg2,090.2 kg
Kerb weight1,428.8 kg1,589.8 kg
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S10)Automatic (S8)
Urban7.6 l/100km7.6 l/100km

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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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