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2025 BMW i4 vs 2025 Volkswagen Jetta

The BMW i4 wins clearly, 94.3 to 59.1, on fuel & range, performance, safety.

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2025 BMW i4

The 2025 BMW i4 is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact sedan with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch …

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2025 Volkswagen Jetta

The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact sedan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Jetta, is EPA-rated at 33 …

Verdict · default weights

2025 BMW i4

Clear win

The BMW i4 wins clearly, 94.3 to 59.1, on fuel & range, performance, safety.

Fuel & range2025 BMW i4 leads by 67.7
Performance2025 BMW i4 leads by 31.9
Safety2025 BMW i4 leads by 12.4
Category · weight2025 BMW i4overall 94.32025 Volkswagen Jettaoverall 59.1
Pricew 4no datano data
Fuel & rangew 310032.3
Safetyw 487.274.8
Space & cargow 2no datano data
Performancew 210068.1
Tech & comfortw 3no datano data
Warrantyw 2no datano data
Overall94.359.1

BMW i4: model-level data · Volkswagen Jetta: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.

Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
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Specifications side by side

Trim-level specs appear here once the manufacturer's press kit is on file for both vehicles. EPA and NHTSA data are compared above.
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Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

BMW i4

Safety Signal82 B
NHTSA overall
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls2 · 1 critical
Owner complaints12 · 3 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutPower Train (2), Forward Collision Avoidance (2), Steering (2)

Top recalls

  • criticalElectrical System25V906000 · 1 vehicles
  • minorElectrical System25V395000 · 71,286 vehicles

Volkswagen Jetta

Safety Signal77 C
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls2 · 1 critical
Owner complaints28 · 4 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutForward Collision Avoidance (9), Power Train (6), Unspecified (5)

Top recalls

  • criticalElectrical System26V138000 · 48,165 vehicles
  • highElectrical System26V185000 · 75,323 vehicles

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
BMW i4Volkswagen Jetta
Price
Price range across trims
PowertrainsBEVGAS
EPA configuration comparedi4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels)Jetta
Combined mpg / MPGe11633
EPA annual fuel cost$650$1,900
EV range266 mi
Basic warranty
Powertrain warranty
Roadside assistance

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2025 BMW i4 or the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta?

The BMW i4 wins clearly, 94.3 to 59.1, on fuel & range, performance, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 BMW i4 scores 94.3 and the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta 59.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.

Which has the better safety record, the 2025 BMW i4 or the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta?

2025 BMW i4: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls. 2025 Volkswagen Jetta: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.