Toyota Camry vs. Volkswagen Jetta Review

Cost
In terms of fuel economy, the Volkswagen Jetta bests the Toyota Camry. The Toyota Camry uses a lot of gasoline compared to the Volkswagen Jetta. Regarding MSRP, the Jetta doesn't cost much less than the Toyota. The Volkswagen Jetta will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Toyota. The Toyota will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Volkswagen Jetta.

Utility
Neither the Toyota Camry nor the Volkswagen has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the Camry for a fill-up more often than the Volkswagen Jetta because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Camry offers a bit more head room than the Jetta, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Toyota offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Volkswagen Jetta does.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota than the Volkswagen because of its larger tank. The Jetta and the Toyota Camry compete for the same parking spaces. The Jetta's shorter wheelbase will likely give a more agile feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the Toyota is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Camry packs quite a wallop and will knock the Volkswagen Jetta down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Volkswagen Jetta and the Toyota likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Camry's engine isn't much more sizeable than the Volkswagen Jetta's.

Warranty
The Volkswagen Jetta and the Camry have the same basic warranty.