2021 Hyundai Elantra vs 2021 Volkswagen Jetta

2021 Hyundai Elantra

#5 in Compact Cars

2021 Volkswagen Jetta

#20 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	28	36	$24,206	$25,200
Elantra N Line Manual	25	34	$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

6.7

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5.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra 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
Sporty N Line edition

Efficient powertrain
Relatively good value
Spacious rear seat

TCC Dislikes

Budget-cutting cabin
Middling acceleration
Thinly padded seats

…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

Midsize Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.4

94.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

41.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

38.5

Second Hip Room (in)

50.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

55.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.2

Exterior Dimensions

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

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

60.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

5.6

Length, Overall (in)

184.1

185.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.2

14.1

Brakes

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

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

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

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P205/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P205/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2868

2965

Wheels

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

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

540

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

140

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

132 @ 4500

184 @ 1400

Engine Order Code

STDEN1

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

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.68 - 0.39

5.07

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

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.23

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.97

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.47

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Elantra

Volkswagen Jetta

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

5.0

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

2021 Hyundai Elantra

2021 Elantras in stock; 2022s expected soon
Lease: From $159 for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $1,500
Finance: From 0.0% APR + $500

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2021 Volkswagen Jetta

2021 Jetta includes a better infotainment system
Leases: From $199 per month for 36 months
Rebates: Special offers for military, first responders and new college grads
Financing: From 0% APR for 36 months

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