Compact Sedan Showdown: Hyundai Elantra vs Volkswagen Jetta

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First Look: Hyundai Elantra vs Volkswagen Jetta  Exterior Design 

When comparing the exterior designs of the 2025 Hyundai Elantra and the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta, the contrasts are striking. A standout feature of the Hyundai Elantra is its bold Shark-nose front, complemented by an H-Motif rear design with LED taillights stretching across the body. The Elantra also sports slimmer LED Daytime Running Lights, updated fenders, and a refreshed two-piece grille.

The Volkswagen Jetta, on the other hand  offers a more conservative, traditional exterior design. 

Compare the 2025 Hyundai Elantra vs Volkswagen Jetta Exterior Dimensions 

Hyundai Elantra  Compact Sedan Exterior Dimensions

  • Wheelbase:107.1 cu.-ft.
  • Length: 184.1 cu.-ft. 
  • Width: 71.9 cu.-ft. 
  • Height: 55.7 cu.-ft. 
  • Minimum Ground Clearance: 5.5-in 

Volkswagen Jetta Compact Sedan  Exterior Dimensions

  • Wheelbase:105.7 cu.-ft.
  • Length: 186.5 cu.-ft. 
  • Width: 70.8cu.-ft. 
  • Height: 57.7 cu.-ft. 
  • Minimum Ground Clearance: 5.5-in 

All in all, both the 2025 Hyundai Elantra and 2025 Volkswagen Jetta compact sedan are attractive vehicles. The only difference is that Hyundai Elantra compact sedan takes a more futuristic approach with a cutting-edge design. 

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Which Compact Sedan Has The Best Fuel Economy : Hyundai Elantra or Volkswagen Jetta 

If you're looking for a reliable compact sedan with a great fuel-economy, the 2025 Hyundai Elantra and the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta are both strong contenders. On the one hand, the new Hyundai Elantra can successfully get up to 32 mpg in the city, 41 mpg on the highway , and 36 mpg combined. On the other hand, the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta can get up to 29 mpg  in the city, 40 mpg on the highway, and 33 mpg combined.  But for what it's worth the new Volkswagen Jetta base model's fuel tank capacity is 12.8 gal, and the Hyundai Elantra's fuel tank capacity is 12.4 gal.

Looking at things from this perspective, the new Elantra Hyundai compact sedan has a slight advantage over the Jetta Volkswagen, when it comes down to fuel economy 


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Which Compact Sedan Packs More Power: 2025 Hyundai Elantra vs 2025 Volkswagen Jetta

The Volkswagen Jetta has the upper-hand when it comes down to standard power. The Volkswagen Jetta produces 158 hp and the Hyundai Elantra generates 147 hp. To achieve this VW Jetta comes equipped with it's standard 1.5-liter, 158-hp turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine mated with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The Hyundai Elantra, on the other hand, comes standard with a powerful yet fuel-efficient  2.0-liter Inline 4-cylider engine mated with a Smartstream® Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). 

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Which Compact Sedan Offers The Most Room: Hyundai Elantra on Volkswagen Jetta

Looking inside, the  Hyundai Elantra offers more cabin and cargo room than the Volkswagen Jetta. To be exact, the 2025 Hyundai Elantra maintains 99.4 ft³ of passenger volume and the Volkswagen Jetta offers 94.7 ft³ of passenger volume. To continue, in the rear, the Elantra Hyundai compact sedan grants us 14.2 ft³ of cargo volume and the Jetta Volkswagen compact sedan delivers 14.1 ft³ of cargo volume.

As far as legroom goes, the 2025 Hyundai Elantra offers 42.3-in of legroom in the front and 37.3-in of legroom in the rear.and the VW Jetta offers 41.1-in of legroom in the front, and 37.4 -inch of legroom in the rear. 

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Which Compact Sedan Offers The Best Technology: 2025 Hyundai Elantra vs 2025 Volkswagen Jetta

If you're looking for a new compact sedan with more features to help you stay connected on the go, try the new 2025 Hyundai Elantra. At the base level, the new 2025 Hyundai Elantra comes standard with multiple USB ports in the front and rear. It also comes standard with a 8-inch touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Hands-Free Bluetooth Voice Command. High trim levels come available with dual 10.25 inch digital displays, and customizable ambient interior lighting. To further examine the 2025 Hyundai Elantra vs 2025 Volkswagen Jetta compact, take a glance below:
  Hyundai Elantra  Volkswagen Jetta
 Dual USB ports (1 charge + data, 1 charge) Standard Standard 
 2nd row Dual USB (Type-C) ports Standard Not Available 
 Gauge cluster 4.2-inch   Not Available 
 Seating Surfaces Cloth Cloth 
 Touchscreen Display  8 - inch 8-inch 
 Wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® Standard Standard 
 Bose premium audio with 8 speakers incl. center channel and subwoofer Available  Not Available
 Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with Voice Recognition Standard Standard
 Steering-wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth® and cruise controls Available 
 Hyundai Pay Available Not Available 
 Bluelink+ Available Not Available 
 Hands-free smart trunk release Available Available 
 
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2025 Hyundai Elantra vs Volkswagen Jetta Safety Features

When considering the safety features, the 2025 Hyundai Elantra has a slight edge over the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta. According to the IIHS, the Hyundai Elantra is a Top Safety Pick and J.D. Power rated the Hyundai Elantra with an 83/100/ . The Volkswagen Jetta on the other hand was rated as a 78/100 by J.D. Power. Take a glance below to see which compact sedan offers the most safety and security features: 

Safety Features Hyundai Elantra Volkswagen Jetta
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection (FCA-Ped) Yes Yes
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian (FCA-Ped), Cyclist and Junction-Turning Detection Yes No
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Warning (BCW) Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Yes Yes
Lane Following Assist (LFA) Yes No
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) Yes Yes
High Beam Assist (HBA) Yes No
Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC) Yes No
Highway Drive Assist (HDA) Yes No
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) Yes Yes
Safe Exit Warning (SEW) Yes No
Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors Yes Yes
Front seatbelt pretensioners Yes Yes
LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors Yes Yes
Child safety locks (rear) Yes Yes
Advanced dual front airbags (SRS) with Occupant Classification System (OCS) Yes Yes
Driver and front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS) Yes Yes
Side-curtain airbags (SRS) (front and rear passengers) Yes Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) Yes No
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) Yes Yes
Brake Assist (BA) Yes Yes
Energy-absorbing steering column Yes No
Front and rear crumple zones Yes Yes
Bodyside reinforcements Yes Yes
Emergency trunk release Yes Yes
Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) Yes No
Front seatbelt anchor pretensioner Yes Yes
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Final Decision: Elantra or Jetta

In short, as mentioned before, the 2025 Hyundai Elantra and the Volkswagen Jetta are both strong competitors. We believe therefore, that it all comes down to preferences and priorities. For instance, the 2025 Hyundai Elantra is perfect for drivers seeking a new comapct sedan with more style, and an affordable fuel-economy. That is not to say that the Volkswagen Jetta doesn't have it's perks. However, overall, the 2025 Hyundai Elantra's added values surpasses the Volkswagen Jetta in a number of ways. But don't just take our word for it. Stop by today and schedule a test drive Napleton North Palm Beach Hyundai. 

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