2020 Hyundai Elantra vs 2020 Volkswagen Jetta

2020 Hyundai Elantra

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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

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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

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5.8

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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.

TCC Likes

Overall value
Potent turbo engines
Fun and roomy hatchback

Low-stress personality
High-tech interior
Good safety record

TCC Dislikes

Value Edition not so much value
Too many trims
Base SE can feel cheap

Could have more zest
Perhaps too bland
Front seats could be better

Fuel Economy

City

33 mpg

30 mpg

Highway

41 mpg

40 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

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

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

Exterior Dimensions

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

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

60.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

5.6

Length, Overall (in)

181.9

185.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.4

14.1

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

17.4

36.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P195/65TR15

P205/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/65TR15

P205/55HR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2857

2888

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

540

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

140

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

128 @ 5500

147 @ 5000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

156 @ 1400

184 @ 1400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.4 L/83

1.4 L/85

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.88

1.23

Trans Description Cont. Again

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

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

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

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Elantra

Volkswagen Jetta

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

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

2020 Hyundai Elantra

2020 Elantra available
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Lease: From $139 for 36 months (SE)

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2020 Volkswagen Jetta

2020 Jetta includes new features
Rebates: Unadvertised discounts available
Lease: From $169 per month for 39 months
Finance: From 0% APR for 72 months

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