2021 Hyundai Elantra vs 2021 Volkswagen Jetta

2021 Hyundai Elantra

2021 Volkswagen Jetta

#24 in Compact Cars

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Limited IVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Elantra Limited IVT	31	41	$24,446	$25,450
Elantra Limited IVT SULEV	31	41	$24,446	$25,450
Elantra N-Line DCT	N/A	N/A	$24,206	$25,200
Elantra N-Line Manual	N/A	N/A	$23,150	$24,100
Elantra SE IVT	33	43	$19,075	$19,650
Elantra SE IVT SULEV	33	43	$19,075	$19,650
Elantra SEL IVT	31	41	$20,078	$20,900
Elantra SEL IVT SULEV	31	41	$20,078	$20,900

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R-Line Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Jetta R-Line Automatic	29	39	$22,651	$23,595
Jetta R-Line Manual	30	41	$21,883	$22,795
Jetta S Automatic	29	39	$19,003	$19,795
Jetta S Manual	30	41	$18,235	$18,995
Jetta SE Automatic	29	39	$21,979	$22,895
Jetta SEL Automatic	29	39	$24,715	$25,745
Jetta SEL Premium Automatic	29	39	$26,924	$28,045
Jetta GLI Automaticbahn DSG	24	35	$30,283	$31,545
Jetta GLI Automaticbahn Manual	24	33	$29,515	$30,745
Jetta GLI S DSG	24	35	$26,059	$27,145
Jetta GLI S Manual	24	33	$25,291	$26,345

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,446

$22,651

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,450

$23,595

Monthly Payment Estimate

$424 / month

$393 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

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5.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra compact sedan is hardly small anymore: It has big style, big available tech, and big range from a hybrid powertrain.

The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta is a no-frills compact with good value. Saving money never goes out of style.

TCC Likes

Sleeker shape
More rear leg room
Great available tech

Efficient powertrain
Relatively good value
Spacious rear seat

TCC Dislikes

Entry and exit are questions
Top trims could be pricey
Power specs don’t hint at sportiness, yet

…but it’s a little plain
Pokey base powertrain
No standard automatic braking

Fuel Economy

City

31 mpg

29 mpg

Highway

41 mpg

39 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

50.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

55.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

41.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.4

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

38.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.4

94.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

60.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

5.6

Length, Overall (in)

184.1

185.1

Height, Overall (in)

55.7

57.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.6

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

107.1

105.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

70.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.2

14.1

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

17.7

36.4

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P205/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P205/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2868

2888

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

140

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

540

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.4 L/85

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

147 @ 6200

147 @ 5000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

132 @ 4500

184 @ 1400

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

35 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

41 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

31 (Est)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.89

3.32

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.82

4.00

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.68 - 0.39

5.07

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.97

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.47

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.23

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Elantra

Volkswagen Jetta

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.4

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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