Compare 2020 Hyundai Elantra vs 2020 Volkswagen Jetta

2020 Hyundai Elantra
2020 Volkswagen Jetta
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ECO DCT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Elantra ECO DCT 33 41 $20,829 $21,600
Elantra Limited IVT 30 40 $22,062 $23,150
Elantra Limited IVT SULEV 30 40 $22,062 $23,150
Elantra SE IVT 30 40 $18,656 $19,300
Elantra SE IVT SULEV 30 40 $18,656 $19,300
Elantra SEL IVT 30 40 $19,365 $20,050
Elantra SEL IVT SULEV 30 40 $19,365 $20,050
Elantra Sport DCT 26 33 $23,118 $24,150
Elantra Value Edition IVT 30 40 $20,215 $20,950
Elantra Value Edition IVT SULEV 30 40 $20,215 $20,950
Elantra GT Automatic 25 32 $19,825 $20,650
Elantra GT N Line Automatic 25 32 $23,538 $24,600
Elantra GT N Line Manual 23 30 $22,504 $23,500
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R-Line Automatic w/SULEV
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Jetta R-Line Automatic w/SULEV 30 40 $22,555 $23,495
Jetta R-Line Automatic w/ULEV 30 40 $22,555 $23,495
Jetta R-Line Manual w/SULEV 30 40 $21,787 $22,695
Jetta S Automatic w/SULEV 30 40 $18,907 $19,695
Jetta S Automatic w/ULEV 30 40 $18,907 $19,695
Jetta S Manual w/SULEV 30 40 $18,139 $18,895
Jetta SE Automatic w/SULEV 30 40 $21,740 $22,645
Jetta SE Automatic w/ULEV 30 40 $21,740 $22,645
Jetta SEL Automatic w/SULEV 30 40 $24,474 $25,495
Jetta SEL Automatic w/ULEV 30 40 $24,474 $25,495
Jetta SEL Premium Automatic w/SULEV 30 40 $26,827 $27,945
Jetta SEL Premium Automatic w/ULEV 30 40 $26,827 $27,945
Jetta GLI Automaticbahn DSG 25 32 $29,515 $30,745
Jetta GLI Automaticbahn Manual 25 33 $28,747 $29,945
Jetta GLI S DSG 25 32 $25,964 $27,045
Jetta GLI S Manual 25 33 $25,196 $26,245
Pricing
Invoice Price
$20,829
$22,555
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$21,600
$23,495
Monthly Payment Estimate
$360 / month
$392 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
5.8
5.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2020 Hyundai Elantra is a well-equipped value. The docile 2020 Volkswagen Jetta is a solid compact sedan choice; for zesty performance, opt into the Jetta GLI.
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Fuel Economy
City
33 mpg 30 mpg
Highway
41 mpg 40 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Midsize Cars Compact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
95.8 94.7
Second Hip Room (in)
51.9 -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.2 55.9
Second Head Room (in)
37.3 37.2
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.3 54
Front Leg Room (in)
42.2 41.1
Front Hip Room (in)
53.4 -
Second Leg Room (in)
35.7 37.4
Front Head Room (in)
40.3 38.5
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
61.5 60.7
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.3 5.6
Length, Overall (in)
181.9 185.1
Height, Overall (in)
56.5 57.4
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.9 60.4
Wheelbase (in)
106.3 105.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.9 70.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
14.4 14.1
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11 11.5
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes NA
Brake Type
Front Disc/Rear Drum 4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
8 10.8
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
8 NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
- Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14 13.2
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
17.4 36.4
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P195/65TR15 P205/55HR17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P195/65TR15 P205/55HR17
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2857 2888
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
15 X 6 17 X 7
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
15 X 6 17 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550 540
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130 140
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
156 @ 1400 184 @ 1400
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Displacement
1.4 L/83 1.4 L/85
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
128 @ 5500 147 @ 5000
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
36 34
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
41 40
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
33 30
Transmission
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.81 5.07
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.12 3.32
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.96 1.95
Trans Type
7 8
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.88 1.23
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.72 0.81
Reverse Ratio (:1)
5.10 4.00
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.26 2.97
Trans Order Code
NA MS
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.07 1.47
Trans Description Cont.
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 1.00
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.67
Summary
Vehicle Name
Hyundai Elantra Volkswagen Jetta
Body Style
Sedan Sedan
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
4.9 5.2
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating
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2020 Hyundai Elantra
  • 2020 Elantra available; 2021s arriving
  • Rebates: Up to $3,500 stackable cash
  • Finance: 0.0% APR for 60 months
  • Lease: From $129 for 36 months (SE)
2020 Volkswagen Jetta
  • 2021 Jetta is here; 2020s still available
  • Rebates: Unadvertised discounts available
  • Lease: From $239 per month for 39 months
  • Finance: From 0% APR for 72 months
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