The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta is a mild-mannered, well-equipped compact sedan.
Pros Docile personality High-tech options Good safety gear Styling will age well
Cons Docile personality Breaks little new ground Conservative, almost to a fault Unsupportive front seats
The 2019 Jetta is marginally bigger than the old car, continuing a trend that has seen the Jetta grow to roughly the size of the fondly remembered B5-generation 1997–2005 Passat. The Jetta’s wheelbase has been stretched 1.3 inches to 105.7 inches, which helps the car maintain its proportions even with an overall length that has grown to 185.1 inches.
Pros Classy interior, responsive 1.4-liter turbo, slick manual available.
Cons Mute steering, smaller trunk, no GLI at launch.
The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta ranked #18 in Compact Cars. Currently the Volkswagen Jetta has a score of 8.2 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 12 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Good gas mileage Smooth ride All-day supportive seats User-friendly infotainment system
Cons Competitors are more upscale Less fun-to-drive than rivals
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra ranked #11 in Compact Cars. Currently the Hyundai Elantra has a score of 8.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 34 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Good gas mileage Lots of available features Larger-than-average cargo space Great predicted reliability
Cons Unimpressive engines Lower safety scores than many rivals
Pros Fuel economy Available safety features Hands-free trunk access available Handling Multimedia system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto available
Cons Bland interior design and materials Backseat headroom Many active safety features only in expensive packages Road noise
