2024 Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra Exterior Design

The 2024 VW Jetta and 2024 Hyundai Elantra capture the essence of a commuter vehicle with lustrous shine and a low-profile stance. Both have distinctive exterior features that set them apart. While both are standard with LED headlights, the Jetta comes with unique wraparound LED signature lighting, while the Elantra is paired with dual-function projector headlights. These sedans are further distinguished by their bold wheel choices — the Jetta offers 16- or 17-inch wheels in differing styles, while the Elantra can be paired with 15- to 19-inch wheels.

Available VW Jetta exterior features include:

• 16- or 17-in. wheels
• LED projector headlights, daytime running lights, taillights, and signature lights
• Panoramic glass tilt/slide sunroof
• Heated, foldable, power-adjustable side mirrors with position memory
• Rain-sensing front wipers
• Heated washer nozzles

2024 Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra Interior Design & Technology

Inside the 2024 VW Jetta and 2024 Hyundai, you’ll find a comfortable interior filled with plush amenities. Turn your winter mornings into cozy escapades with available heated front and rear seats available with both sedans. A leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob are standard on the VW Jetta and available on higher trim levels on the Hyundai Elantra. The Jetta can be outfitted with cloth, leatherette, or leather seat upholstery, while the Elantra offers cloth, H-Tex®, or leatherette and cloth seat upholstery.

Available VW Jetta interior features include:

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Cloth, leatherette, or leather seat upholstery
• Eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support and memory settings
• Heated front and rear outboard seats
• Ventilated front seats

Connect effortlessly to the tools that matter most to you in the 2024 VW Jetta and 2024 Hyundai Elantra. The VW Jetta offers an available 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, while the Hyundai Elantra boasts a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen. To access these infotainment systems, both of these SUVs are standard with wired Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, with wireless connectivity becoming standard on higher level trims. Engage your senses further with the available BeatsAudio® speakers in the Jetta or the available Bose® speakers in the Elantra.

Available VW Jetta technology features include:

• Nine-speaker BeatsAudio sound system
• 6.5- or 8-in. infotainment display
• Wired or wireless App-Connect® (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto)
• Bluetooth®
• SiriusXM® with 360L capability
• HD Radio™
• Wireless charging

2024 Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra Engine Specs & Fuel Economy

Both the 2024 VW Jetta and 2024 Hyundai Elantra have engines that produce impressive fuel economy ratings. Both can produce up to 41 highway MPG, thanks to the 1.5L TSI® turbo four-cylinder engine on the Jetta and the SmartStream® 2.0L Atkinson Cycle four-cylinder on the Elantra. The Elantra also offers a 1.6L turbo four-cylinder engine with elevated performance capabilities. Both sedans are standard with front-wheel drive (FWD).

VW Jetta and Hyundai Elantra engine specs are shown in the accompanying table for your ease of access.

2024 Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra Size & Cargo Space

Roomy accommodations await passengers in the 2024 VW Jetta and 2024 Hyundai Elantra. Rear-seat passengers can enjoy 37.4 inches of legroom in the Jetta or 38 inches in the Elantra. There’s ample, basically identical space in either sedan’s trunk for your cargo — roughly 14 cubic feet. If you need more space for longer pieces of cargo, the rear seat in either sedan can be folded with the 60/40 split-folding functionality.

Interior dimensions for both sedans are shown in the accompanying table.

2024 Volkswagen Jetta vs. Hyundai Elantra Safety Options & Features

Advanced driver assistance and safety technologies are the essence of the 2024 VW Jetta and 2024 Hyundai Elantra. Both have a suite of driver assistance systems — called IQ.DRIVE® on the Jetta and Hyundai SmartSense on the Elantra. The Jetta IQ.DRIVE system is standard with an active blind spot monitor, while the Elantra SmartSense system comes with a standard blind spot collision warning system — higher-level Elantra models offer a blind spot view monitor. Other features included with both sedans include lane-keeping systems and rear traffic alerts.

Available VW Jetta driver assistance features include:

• Light assist
• Rearview camera system
• IQ.DRIVE
  • Travel assist
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Active blind spot monitor
  • Rear traffic alert
  • Front assist
  • Emergency assist
  • Lane assist