What's the Difference Between the 2019 Volkswagen Passat vs 2019 Volkswagen Jetta?

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Volkswagen has been making premier family cars since the company was founded over 80 years ago. That tradition is once again continuing in the 2019 model year with the excellent Volkswagen Passat and Jetta. If you are looking for a reliable car to safely transport the entire family, then you can't go wrong with either of these two options. The 2019 Jetta is the perfect option for smaller families that only require a compact sedan. Bigger families that want a full-size sedan will likely prefer the 2019 Passat.

Performance

Since it is a larger vehicle, you can expect to get a stronger engine with the 2019 Volkswagen Passat. It features a 2.0 inline-four cylinder engine that offers 174 horsepower. You can also expect to get a fuel efficiency of approximately 25 miles per gallon in the city and 36 miles on the highway when driving the new Passat. While you will have to sacrifice some power with the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, the small engine provides improved fuel efficiency. The new Jetta has a 1.4-liter I-4 engine that provides 147 horsepower, 30 miles per gallon in the city and 40 miles per gallon on the highway.

Safety

Since Volkswagen prides itself on manufacturing the perfect family vehicles, they take safety very seriously. You will never have to worry about the safety of your loved ones when driving the 2019 Passat or Jetta. Both family sedans come equipped with six airbags, traction control, low tire pressure warning lights, brake assisting and a blind spot monitoring system. All of these amazing safety features helped these new vehicles from Volkswagen earn a perfect crash test rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Standard Vehicle Options

A new car is a huge purchase for most families, so you should not be forced to pay extra to get the features you desire. Luckily, that will not be an issue with the 2019 Volkswagen Passat or 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. Both of these sedans come equipped with a plethora of standard features that will satisfy anyone. A few of the standard features you can expect to find in the new Passat and Jetta are cruise control, Bluetooth compatibility, LCD touchscreen monitors, speed sensitive speakers and a tire mobility kit. You will also find a CD player, satellite radio, heated seats and voice recognition software exclusively in the 2019 Volkswagen Passat.

Both of these sedans from Volkswagen are ideal for any family, so it is going to be difficult to choose between them. The best way to finalize your purchasing decision is by getting hands-on experience with the cars. Once you stop by our dealership to test drive the new 2019 Volkswagen Passat and Jetta, you will know which one is right for you and your family.

All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.