When it comes to a quality sedan, there’s more to achieving greatness than just a name. For years Chevy has dominated the American automotive industry with few opponents able to keep up. However, times and technology are changing, and automakers like Volkswagen have begun making a name for themselves in the American market. To be the best you have to beat the best, so let’s see if that’s the case in this matchup between the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta vs 2017 Chevy Cruze.
While a good reputation is always welcome, it really comes down to the numbers. The Jetta matches up favorably with the Cruze in many ways, getting slightly better fuel efficiency, more legroom, more cargo volume, more horsepower and plenty of other advantages. How else do these two stack up? Find out for yourself in the chart below.
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S | vs | 2017 Chevy Cruze L |
28 city/40 hwy mpg | Fuel Efficiency | 28 city/40 hwy |
38.1 inches | Rear Legroom | 36.1 inches |
15.7 cubic ft. | Trunk Volume | 14.8 cubic ft. |
5 stars | Overall Crash Test Rating | 4 stars |