2022 Hyundai ELANTRA N vs. 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Hyundai ELANTRA N and 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 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 2022 Hyundai ELANTRA N and the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI.

When we compare the 2022 Hyundai ELANTRA N's and the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Hyundai ELANTRA N has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Hyundai ELANTRA N's and the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Hyundai ELANTRA N is a better car than the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI.

Pricing: A used 2022 Hyundai ELANTRA N ranges from $26,814 to $33,996 while a used 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is priced between $24,975 to $30,990.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 Hyundai ELANTRA N loses 34.5 percent of its value and the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI loses 36.2 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Hyundai ELANTRA N retains 1.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 Hyundai ELANTRA N’s base engine makes 276 horsepower, and the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI base engine makes 228 horsepower. The ELANTRA N is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 384 miles. The Jetta GLI is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles. This gives the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2022 Hyundai ELANTRA N. The ELANTRA N uses premium unleaded, and the Jetta GLI uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the 2022 Hyundai ELANTRA N has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.