Are you ready to put the joy in joyride? Are you ready to love driving again? Sedans like the 2023 Toyota Corolla and the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta make it easy to enjoy yourself behind the wheel. Can they also elevate your Avon, Indianapolis, and Plainfield, IN commutes?
Our Andy Mohr Toyota team did some digging on these sedans to find out which model will be better for your lifestyle. Continue reading this Corolla vs. Jetta comparison below!
HORSEPOWER
WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY
TOUCHSCREEN SIZE
Sedans offer varying performance. Some models provide sport-tuned thrills, while others allow interruption-free miles. If you’re interested in a little bit of both worlds, you’ll love the Corolla and the Jetta. They’re as exciting as they are efficient. Which one will you prefer?
When we popped under the hood of the Toyota and the Volkswagen, we found the Corolla is available with two engines, while the Jetta only offers one. Let’s see how their base engines compare!
- The Corolla equips a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that generates 169 horsepower.
- The Jetta equips a 1.5-liter turbo engine that produces 158 horsepower.
Although the difference is slight, the extra boost of power in the Corolla improves acceleration, making you feel light as a butterfly when you hit the gas.
When comparing their standard engines, the Toyota and the VW offer similar gas mileage. However, if you want to save money, time, and gas, the Corolla is the model for you since it’s available in several hybrid trims!
It propels you forward with the help of a hybrid powertrain that generates 138 horsepower. Plus, it achieves an EPA-estimated 53 city/46 highway MPG.* Think of all the places you can go on a single tank of gas!
Unfortunately, the VW Jetta is unavailable as a hybrid, which would let you explore for miles without stopping at a gas pump.
It’s the weekend. You’re sitting at the helm of the Corolla or the Jetta with nowhere to go. You decide a joyride is in order. You roll down the windows to let in the breeze. You adjust your seat to an optimized position. All that’s left to do is queue up your driving playlist and hit the gas. Which sedan makes it easier to get—and stay—connected?
In either sedan, you’ll have an impressive infotainment setup and smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. These integrations make phone pairing easy; however, it takes different steps in each model.
In the Jetta, these integrations pop up via App-Connect®, which requires a cord that plugs into a USB port. In the Corolla, these integrations are wireless, which creates a cordless experience and a clutter-free cockpit. Plus, it makes it easier for your rear-seat passengers to pair with the infotainment suite as well. Wireless functionality is available on higher Jetta trims.
When your wanderlust takes you beyond your typical routes, you can use Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™ to pull up directions that lead you home. You may be able to see your navigation better in the Corolla, though, thanks to its standard 8-inch multimedia touchscreen! While this screen size is available on higher Jetta trims, there’s only a 6.5-inch touchscreen on its base model.
Your safety is a top priority. With unpredictable roads in your future, you’re going to need a vehicle that uplifts your confidence and your peace of mind. The Corolla and the Jetta are equipped with standard safety suites that protect you at every curve. Which offers more standard features, though?
Whether you’re running errands or exploring new locales, Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 and IQ.DRIVE will protect you. Although they have different names, they share several driver-assistance aids in common, including:
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
- Automatic High Beams
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
- Proactive Driving Assist
The only difference is that all these features are standard on the Corolla. The same can’t be said about the Jetta.
What’s the speed limit on this road? Is this a one-way street? Was that a stop sign back there? New roads come with new-to-you road signage. With the Corolla’s standard Road Sign Assist feature, you’ll never miss a piece of important road information.
This feature uses an intelligent camera that keeps track of speed limit, stop, Do Not Enter, yield, and other warning signs. Their corresponding icon will pop up in your multi-information display, allowing you to never be taken off guard.
A similar feature is unavailable on the VW Jetta.
The 2023 Corolla and the 2023 Jetta make it easy to love driving. However, the added dynamism, efficiency, convenient technology, and driver assistance of the Toyota make it the better choice in our eyes.
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Shop Toyota Corolla Value Your Trade Apply for Financing Schedule a Test Drive*EPA-estimated 32 city/41 hwy/35 combined mpg rating for 2023 Corolla LE; EPA-estimated 31 city/40 hwy/34 combined mpg rating for 2023 Corolla SE and XSE. EPA-estimated 53 city/46 hwy/50 combined mpg rating for 2023 Corolla Hybrid LE and Hybrid XLE; EPA-estimated 51 city/44 hwy/48 combined mpg rating for 2023 Corolla Hybrid LE AWD; EPA-estimated 50 city/43 hwy/47 combined mpg rating for 2023 Corolla Hybrid SE and Hybrid SE Infrared; EPA-estimated 47 city/41 hwy/44 combined mpg rating for 2023 Corolla Hybrid SE and Hybrid SE Infrared AWD. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.