2024 Honda Accord vs. 2024 Volkswagen Jetta Review

Picture of the 2024 Honda Accord

2024 Honda
Accord

MSRP*: $27,895 to $29,910
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta

2024 Volkswagen
Jetta

MSRP*: $21,435 to $28,825
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MPG - City 29 MPG 29 - 30 MPG
MPG - Hwy 37 MPG 40 - 42 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 192-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 158-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 192 hp 158 hp
Exterior Length 195.7 in 186.5 in
Exterior Width 73.3 in 70.8 in
Leg Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.8 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 37.5 - 39.5 in
Rear 37.2 - 37.3 in
Front 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
Due to its greater rear head- and legroom, backseat passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Accord than the Volkswagen Jetta. The Honda Accord will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Jetta.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Accord as you will with the Volkswagen Jetta, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

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 Honda Accord is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Jetta.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Accord is much wider than the Volkswagen Jetta, 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 Honda Accord, which is slightly longer than the Volkswagen Jetta.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Honda Accord is somewhat more powerful than the Volkswagen Jetta.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the engine of the Honda Accord transmits a bit more power to the wheels than the Volkswagen Jetta.

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