2017 Volkswagen Jetta vs 2017 Toyota Corolla

Test Drive the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta in Orange County CA

The 2017 Jetta has the advantage for performance as well. Turbocharged engines come standard in the new Jetta, from the efficient 1.4-liter TSI to the more powerful 1.8-liter and 2.0-liter TSI turbocharged variants. The base 1.4-liter turbocharged TSI easily outperforms the base 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder engine in Corolla with horsepower/torque numbers of 150/184, compared to only 132/128 for the Corolla. Also, the Jetta 1.4T delivers an exceptional highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, compared to 37 mpg for the Corolla. All Jetta models are fitted with a strut-type front suspension with coil springs, telescopic dampers and an anti-roll bar, helping give it more agile, responsive and precise handling. Additionally, the GLI also features, as standard, the impressive XDS Cross Differential System.

Another strength of the Jetta is its advanced safety features. Safety starts with a stiff and rigid bodyshell constructed using seamless laser welding and high-strength steel in key areas. Also standard on all Jetta models are driver and front passenger front and side thorax airbags and Side Curtain Protection airbags front and rear. There is also a standard suite of advanced electronic safety features, such as Anti-lock Braking, Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution, Electronic Stability Control and Hydraulic Brake Assist. Also, the Jetta's Automatic Post-Collision Braking System applies the brakes when a primary collision is detected by the airbag sensors, thus helping to reduce residual kinetic energy and, in turn, the chance of additional damage. With all of the advantages and impressive features of the Jetta, it's easy to see why it's a superior choice for compact car. Here at Capistrano Volkswagen, we warmly welcome Orange County car shoppers to come test drive the 2017 VW Jetta!