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Dodge Dart vs. Volkswagen Jetta

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Dart 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 Dodge Dart and the Volkswagen Jetta.

When comparing the Dodge Dart's and the Volkswagen Jetta's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Dart 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 Dodge Dart's and the Volkswagen Jetta's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Dart is a better car than the Volkswagen Jetta.

Pricing: A used 2016 Dodge Dart ranges from $5,993 to $14,957 while a used 2016 Volkswagen Jetta is priced between $7,497 to $16,667.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Dart’s base engine makes 160 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Jetta base engine makes 150 horsepower. The Dart is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 511 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 Dodge Dart. Both models use gasoline.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Dart has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room. The Volkswagen Jetta has the advantage in the areas of rear head 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.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$16,995

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

$19,416

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

$15,990 - $35,650

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$17,680

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

$19,416

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

$15,990 - $35,650

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$10,035

Price Range:

$5,993 - $14,957

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

$13,577

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

$10,035 - $24,151

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

164

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

102,390

# Good or Great Deals:

65

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$11,901

Price Range:

$7,497 - $16,667

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

$13,577

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

$10,035 - $24,151

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

263

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

92,358

# Good or Great Deals:

117

Dodge Dart 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 Dodge Dart

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

1.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

2.5

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

1 - 6.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

2.3%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Jetta

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

2.3

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

2.5

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

1 - 6.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

9%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.4

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

3.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

0.6 - 9.8

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.7

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

3.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

0.6 - 9.8

Dodge Dart Rankings

Not yet available

Volkswagen Jetta Rankings

Best Family Small Cars

3 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

6 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

8 / 24

Best Small Cars Under $25k

8 / 13

Best Small Cars for the Money

9 / 13

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

10 / 43

Safest Small Cars

11 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

11 / 43

Best Small Cars

13 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

24 / 43

Best Small Cars for Tall People

30 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

34 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

37 / 43

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Flex Fuel, Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline, Hybrid

Dodge Dart Trim Levels

Aero, GT, GT Sport, GT Sport Blacktop, Limited, SE, SXT, SXT Sport, SXT Sport Blacktop, SXT Sport Rallye, Turbo

Volkswagen Jetta Trim Levels

1.4T S, 1.4T SE, 1.8T SEL, 1.8T SEL Premium, 1.8T Sport, 2.0T GLI SE, 2.0T GLI SEL

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 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:

160 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

148 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.051 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 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


25 / 36 / 29

Range (city/hwy):

355 / 511 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

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:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Bluetooth:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roadside assistance:

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

Internet Radio:

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

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

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

Internet Radio:

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

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:

38.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

37 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.1 inches

Cargo Space:

13.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

97.2 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:

3122 lbs

Width:

72 inches

Height:

57.7 inches

Length:

183.9 inches

Wheelbase:

106.4 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:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

205/55R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

195/65R15

Exterior Colors

Black

Pitch Black Clear Coat

Blue

Laser Blue Pearl Coat

Red

TorRed Clear Coat

Silver

Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat

White

Bright White Clear Coat

Beige

Not available

Brown

Not available

Gray

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Uni

Blue

Silk Blue Metallic

Red

Cardinal Red Metallic

Silver

Reflex Silver Metallic

White

Pure White

Beige

Moonrock Silver Metallic

Brown

Dark Bronze Metallic / Toffee Brown Metallic

Gray

Platinum Gray Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Interior Colors

Black

Titan Black

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