Buick Verano vs. Volkswagen Jetta
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Buick Verano and 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 Buick Verano and the Volkswagen Jetta.
In comparing the Buick Verano's and the Volkswagen Jetta's specifications and ratings, the Buick Verano has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Volkswagen Jetta has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Buick Verano's and the Volkswagen Jetta's specifications and ratings, the Buick Verano is a better car than the Volkswagen Jetta.
Pricing: A used 2017 Buick Verano ranges from $7,815 to $16,990 while a used 2017 Volkswagen Jetta is priced between $8,751 to $17,989.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Buick Verano’s base engine makes 180 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Jetta base engine makes 150 horsepower. The Verano is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 484 miles. The Jetta is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 580 miles. This gives the Volkswagen Jetta the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Buick Verano. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Buick Verano has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room and rear head room. The Volkswagen Jetta has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Volkswagen Jetta has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$21,065
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$39,910
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$21,065 - $64,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$17,895
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$20,010
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$13,995 - $35,655
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,380
Price Range:
$7,815 - $16,990
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$22,554
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$12,380 - $46,213
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
28
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
89,753
# Good or Great Deals:
14
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,380
Price Range:
$8,751 - $17,989
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$15,337
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$8,833 - $26,195
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
401
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
80,410
# Good or Great Deals:
174
Buick Verano Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Volkswagen Jetta Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Buick Verano
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.7 - 7.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Jetta
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
2.1 - 7.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.5 - 14.4
Buick Verano Rankings
Not yet available
Volkswagen Jetta Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
6 out of / 43Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
13 out of / 43Ranking
24 out of / 43Ranking
30 out of / 43Ranking
34 out of / 43Ranking
37 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Buick Verano Trim Levels
Base, Leather Group, Sport Touring
Volkswagen Jetta Trim Levels
1.4T S, 1.4T SE, 1.8T SEL, 1.8T SEL Premium, 1.8T Sport, 2.0T GLI
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
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):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 6700 rpm
Torque:
171 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
150 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 1400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 31 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
328 / 484 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 40 / 33
Range (city/hwy):
406 / 580 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Parking Sensors:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
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:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
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 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.9 inches
Cargo Space:
14.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.0 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:
3300 lbs
Width:
71.4 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
183.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2939 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:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
205/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Silver
White Silver Metallic
White
Pure White
Blue
Silk Blue Metallic
Brown
Dark Bronze Metallic
Gray
Platinum Gray Metallic
Red
Cardinal Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Titanium
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Titan Black/Palladium Gray
