2025 Toyota Camry vs. 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review

Picture of the 2025 Toyota Camry

2025 Toyota
Camry

MSRP*: $28,400 to $36,125
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

2024 Volkswagen
Jetta GLI

MSRP*: $28,085 to $32,585
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MPG - City 44 - 53 MPG 24 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 43 - 50 MPG 35 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 225-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 232-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 228-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 225 - 232 hp 228 hp
Exterior Length 193.5 in 186.9 in
Exterior Width 72.4 in 70.8 in
Leg Room Front 42.1 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 38.3 in
Rear 37.6 in
Front 37.9 - 38.5 in
Rear 37.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Toyota Camry offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Toyota Camry and the Volkswagen Jetta GLI in the front seats.

Convenience
With the Toyota Camry you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, due to its larger tank size and better fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Toyota Camry is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.

Dimensions
Since the Toyota Camry is much wider than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Toyota Camry, which is slightly longer than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.

Handling
The Toyota Camry has about the same turning radius as the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's basically a tie between the Toyota Camry and the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.

Powertrain
The Toyota Camry has much less torque than the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Toyota Camry and the Volkswagen Jetta GLI.