In the VW Jetta or the Corolla, you can expect high-quality performance. Both models have standard engines that produce in excess of 150 horsepower. A striking difference is seen in their available power trains.

The Volkswagen Jetta offers an exciting 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder enginethat generates up to 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Thanks to its turbocharged technology, this engine really brings a lot of pep.

While the 2023 Toyota Corolla features a sleek design, its available hybrid engine can’t match that of the VW Jetta—or even its own standard offering. The Corolla’s available motor is a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that produces just 138 horsepower and 105 lb-ft of torque.

Does more power mean less fuel efficiency? When comparing the VW Jetta vs. Toyota Corolla, that’s not the case. The VW Jetta receives an EPA-estimated 29 city/42 highway MPG, preventing the need for frequent visits to the gas pump.*

The Corolla is similarly impressive, but it falls just short of the VW Jetta when it comes to highway driving, with an EPA-estimated 41 highway MPG.

Enjoy plenty of space to stretch out along with available amenities like ambient lighting and heated front seats on both models. Looking for year-round climate control? The VW Jetta, with its available ventilated front-seat feature —something not offered with the Corolla—is the way to go.

Beyond comfort, either option provides connective features you’re sure to love. With matched capabilities such as Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, the interior technology of the VW Jetta and the Toyota Corolla appear almost identical. That is, on the surface, at least.

The available 10.25-inch VW Digital Cockpit Pro in the Volkswagen Jetta provides customization by allowing you to choose what you see displayed, such as your current speed as well as:

• Driver-assist features
• Navigation
• Car status

The Toyota Corolla also offers a personalized Multi-Information Display feature; however, you’ll find a significantly smaller screen that maxes out at just seven inches.

On the outside of either model, you’ll be able to choose from a variety of colors including vibrant reds and blues as well as whites, grays, blacks, and silver. In the VW Jetta, you’ll have a selection of bold hues, including:

• Rising Blue Metallic
• Kings Red Metallic
• Platinum Gray Metallic
• Deep Black Pearl

On the inside, you can further customize the look of your sedan by choosing one of several color options. Want to elevate your cabin with luxurious real leather upholstery? You’ll only find this with the VW Jetta; the Corolla offers just cloth or synthetic leather.

Both models offer an available sunroof or moonroof. Still, only the panoramic sunroof in the VW Jetta will benefit everyone on board. During the day, let natural light flood your cabin with this glass roof, which extends beyond first-row passengers so even passengers in the back seats will enjoy unobstructed views of the sky above.

This panoramic feature isn’t offered with the Toyota Corolla.