Close 2017 VW Jetta vs 2017 Hyundai Elantra in Capitol Heights, MD
See How the 2017 Jetta Prevails!
On your hunt for a new compact sedan, you know you want a thrilling performance mated with tons of exciting features, but you aren’t sure where to start. You could spend hours researching options, but we at Pohanka VW know your time is valuable, so we have done the hard work for you! With this comparison of the 2017 VW Jetta vs the 2017 Hyundai Elantra in Capitol Heights, MD, the choice will be clear as to which option gives you more.
Let’s talk engines, as both the 2017 VW Jetta and the 2017 Hyundai Elantra have 4-cylinder powertrains under their hood. Coming standard, the Elantra has a 2.0L 4-cylinder that cranks out 147 horsepower and 132 lb.-ft. of torque. While impressive, it falls short to the turbocharged 1.4L 4-cylinder engine in the Jetta, as it produces 150 horsepower1 and 184 lb.-ft. of torque1. Despite having more oomph under your gas pedal, the Jetta is also more efficient than the Elantra, as its fuel rating of 28/40 MPG city/hwy2 beats the Elantra’s rating of 26/36 MPG city/hwy3.
Moving on to exciting features, our side-by-side of the 2017 VW Jetta vs the 2017 Hyundai Elantra in Capitol Heights, MD, shows which compact sedan gives you more of what you want most. For starters, the exterior of the Jetta is packed with amenities to ensure visibility in all types of situations. During winter months, you will love that the Jetta comes standard with heated side mirrors, a feature only offered on the base trim of the Elantra if you add an additional package. The Volkswagen Jetta also has corner-illuminating fog lights on top trim levels, which isn’t a feature at all on the Elantra. Same can be said for the Adaptive Front-lighting System and rain-sensing windshield wipers found on the Jetta, but not at all on the Elantra.
We know you want a new compact sedan loaded with connective technology, which is why the Volkswagen Jetta comes standard with a 5-inch touchscreen. You won’t have a touchscreen at all on the base SE trim level of the Hyundai Elantra unless you tack on a package. The touchscreen in the Jetta also comes standard with the latest in smartphone integration – Apple CarPlay™4, Android Auto™4, and MirrorLink®4. You guessed it, also not on the SE trim of the Elantra unless you spend more for a package.
When it comes to giving you eyes in the back of your head, not coming standard with a touchscreen display also means that the 2017 Elantra doesn’t have a rearview camera, but a rearview camera5 is found on all trims of the 2017 Jetta. For further assistance getting out of parking spots, the Jetta also has the available Park Pilot5 feature. It uses sensors to determine how much space is behind and in front of you. If you get too close to a surrounding vehicle in a parallel parking spot, you’ll receive an audible warning, as well as see your position on the touchscreen display. No such feature is found on the Elantra.
In terms of performance and exciting features, we at Pohanka VW know that this 2017 VW Jetta vs the 2017 Hyundai Elantra in Capitol Heights, MD, comparison made it clear which option gives you more. Seeing is believing, so visit us today to take the Jetta for a test drive!
* All photos are of 2016 VW Passat.
1 Performance specifications based on manufacturer's ratings achieved with premium fuel.
2 Based on EPA estimates. See www.fueleconomy.gov for details. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition.
3 EPA estimates for comparison. Your actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle's condition. Some accessories are not available on some models. While the information contained in this website was correct at time of publishing, specifications and equipment can change. Hyundai reserves the right to change product specifications and equipment at any time without incurring obligations. Some vehicles are shown with optional equipment. Specifications apply to U.S. vehicles only. Please contact your Hyundai dealer for current vehicle specifications.
4 Always pay careful attention to the road, and do not drive while distracted. Not all features available on all operating systems. Standard text and data usage rates apply. App-connect features require compatible device, operating system, and mobile apps. See mobile device and app providers for terms and privacy. Android Auto is a trademark of Google Inc. Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc. MirrorLink is a registered trademark of the Car Connectivity Consortium LLC.
5 Driver Assistance features are not substitutes for attentive driving. See Owner’s Manual for further details and important limitations.
