Volkswagen Jetta vs Volkswagen Tiguan Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

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2021 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T R-Line FWD
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2021 Volkswagen Jetta
1.4T R-Line FWD
MSRP
$22,795
Invoice
$21,883
Average Price Paid
$19,252
2,122 listings nationwide

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2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
2.0T S 4Motion AWD
MSRP
$26,545
Invoice
$25,482
Average Price Paid
$23,769
1,649 listings nationwide

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Pricing Analysis Price analysis based on recent sales data applied to current trim without options.

2021 Volkswagen Jetta
1.4T R-Line FWD
Fair Price
$20,076
Good Price
$18,300
Great Price
$17,285
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
2.0T S 4Motion AWD
Fair Price
$24,729
Good Price
$23,129
Great Price
$22,214

Specs

2021 Volkswagen Jetta
1.4T R-Line FWD
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
2.0T S 4Motion AWD
Powertrain 8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
AWD
Fuel Economy, City
30 MPG
29 MPG
21 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
41 MPG
39 MPG
27 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 13.5 gal 15.9 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
147 hp @ 5,000 RPM
147 hp @ 5,000 RPM
184 hp @ 4,400 RPM
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 1,400 RPM
184 lb-ft @ 1,400 RPM
221 lb-ft @ 1,600 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10:1
10:1
11.7:1
Displacement
1,400 cc
1,400 cc
2,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
2.93 in x 3.15 in
2.93 in x 3.15 in
3.25 in x 3.65 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 4 stars --
Front Crash Overall 4 stars --
Front Crash Driver 4 stars --
Front Crash Passenger 4 stars --
Side Crash Overall 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger 5 stars 5 stars
Side Pole Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Rollover 5 stars 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard --
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 41.1 in 40.2 in
Back Legroom 37.4 in 38.7 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 14.1 cu ft 37.6 cu ft
Maximum Payload 937 lbs 937 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity -- 1,500 lbs
Exterior
Length 185.1 in 185.1 in
Width 70.8 in 72.4 in
Height 57.6 in 66.3 in
Wheelbase 105.7 in 109.8 in

Available Options

2021 Volkswagen Jetta
1.4T R-Line FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Habanero Orange Metallic
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Pyrite Silver Metallic
  • Tornado Red

Option Packages

  • R-Line Cold Weather Package
  • R-Line Cold Weather Package (PM9)
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
2.0T S 4Motion AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Atlantic Blue Metallic
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Pyrite Silver Metallic

Option Packages

  • Rear Roof-Edge Spoiler
  • Trailer Hitch Electrical Kit & Receiver Kit

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