2015 Toyota Corolla vs. 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Toyota Corolla and 2015 Volkswagen Jetta contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2015 Toyota Corolla and the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta.
In comparing the 2015 Toyota Corolla's and the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Toyota Corolla's and the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Toyota Corolla is a better car than the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta.
Pricing: A used 2015 Toyota Corolla ranges from $7,994 to $16,998 while a used 2015 Volkswagen Jetta is priced between $5,533 to $13,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2015 Toyota Corolla loses 31.3 percent of its value and the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta loses 40.2 percent of its value. This means the 2015 Toyota Corolla retains 8.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Corolla is 8.3 out of 10 while the Volkswagen Jetta's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Corolla being ranked 8 out of 37 Best Small Cars and the Volkswagen Jetta being ranked 18 out of 37.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Corolla is 7.8 out of 10. For the Volkswagen Jetta the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Corolla a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volkswagen Jetta.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2015 Toyota Corolla’s base engine makes 132 horsepower, and the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta base engine makes 115 horsepower. The Corolla is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles. The Jetta is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles.This gives the 2015 Toyota Corolla the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the 2015 Toyota Corolla has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room cargo space. The 2015 Toyota Corolla and 2015 Volkswagen Jetta are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2015 Toyota Corolla and the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
16950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
19354
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
15890 - 36595
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
16215
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
19354
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
15890 - 36595
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
12449
Price Range:
7994 - 16998
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
11029
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
7905 - 19442
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
354
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
115966
# Good or Great Deals:
93
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
9383
Price Range:
5533 - 13998
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
11029
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
7905 - 19442
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
199
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
109422
# Good or Great Deals:
68
Toyota Corolla Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Toyota Corolla
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
1.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
0.1 - 8.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.184
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
1.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
0.1 - 8.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.067
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7825854814485866
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
4.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.0 - 10.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.873882299832758
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
4.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.0 - 10.5
Toyota Corolla Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 37Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 37Ranking
6 out of / 22Ranking
8 out of / 37Ranking
8 out of / 37Ranking
8 out of / 37Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 37Ranking
18 out of / 37Ranking
19 out of / 37Ranking
22 out of / 37Ranking
28 out of / 37Volkswagen Jetta Rankings
Ranking
6 out of / 37Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 37Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 37Ranking
9 out of / 22Ranking
15 out of / 37Ranking
17 out of / 37Ranking
18 out of / 37Ranking
22 out of / 37Ranking
24 out of / 37Ranking
24 out of / 37Ranking
27 out of / 37Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Hybrid
2015 Toyota Corolla Trim Levels
L, LE, LE Eco, LE Eco Plus, LE Eco Premium, LE Plus, LE Premium, S, S Plus, S Premium
2015 Volkswagen Jetta Trim Levels
Base, GLI SE, GLI SEL, S, SE, SEL, Sport, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
132 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
128 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
115 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
125 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 37 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 488 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 34 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
363 / 493 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Power outlet:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
13 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
15.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
94.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2800 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
57.3 inches
Length:
182.6 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2859 lbs
Width:
70 inches
Height:
57.2 inches
Length:
183.3 inches
Wheelbase:
104.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Gray
Slate Metallic
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Super White
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Platinum Gray Metallic
Silver
Moonrock Silver Metallic / Reflex Silver Metallic
White
Pure White
Blue
Silk Blue Metallic
Brown
Toffee Brown Metallic
Red
Tornado Red
Interior Colors
Gray
Steel Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Ceramique Gray/ Titan Black
Black
Titan Black
