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
Pick your 2019 Toyota Yaris carefully: The sedan’s fun, but the hatchback is a throwback in all the wrong ways.
Pros Zippy sedan Standard active safety tech Decent fuel economy More spacious than they look
Cons Dour hatchback No Apple/Android compatibility Dumpy infotainment systems Light on power
The 2019 Toyota Yaris is a great choice if you're looking for a subcompact sedan that's good to drive and comes well-equipped at a reasonable price.Last year's Yaris iA has been renamed to just Yaris.Sedan body style only.New front and rear styling treatments.Three trim levels are now available: L, LE and XLE.
Pros Lots of appealing standard features at a reasonable price Attractive interior fitted with upscale materials High fuel economy
Cons Acceleration is slow even for the subcompact segment Taller drivers might have a hard time getting comfortable
The 2019 Toyota Yaris ranked #4 in Subcompact Cars. Currently the Toyota Yaris has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 43 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Quality interior with plenty of standard features Excellent fuel economy with the sedan Nimble handling from the sedan
Cons Feeble acceleration Poor transmissions performance with the hatchback