2021 Volkswagen Jetta vs 2021 Hyundai Elantra
Overview | |
MSRP$19,650 | MSRP$18,995 |
Listings652 | Listings667 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
Cons
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2021 Hyundai Elantra Reviews SummaryCompact cars are no longer compact. Cheap cars are no longer cheap. And it is no longer necessary to buy a luxury vehicle for performance, technology, and sophistication. The redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra proves it. | |
2021 Volkswagen Jetta Reviews Summary | |
No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City31 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway41 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City31 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway41 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.2 cu ft | Cargo Space14.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight2725 lbs | Curb Weight2895 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height57.6 in |
Length184.1 in | Length185.1 in |
Width71.9 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase107.1 in | Wheelbase105.7 in |
Maximum Payload1133 lbs | Maximum Payload937 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $19,650 | $18,995 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Compact cars are no longer compact. Cheap cars are no longer cheap. And it is no longer necessary to buy a luxury vehicle for performance, technology, and sophistication. The redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra proves it. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 31 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 41 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 31 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 41 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.2 cu ft | 14.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2725 lbs | 2895 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 185.1 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 105.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1133 lbs | 937 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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