2025 Porsche Taycan vs 2025 Volkswagen Jetta
The Porsche Taycan wins clearly, 90.1 to 58, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Volkswagen Jetta is ahead on space & cargo.
2025 Porsche Taycan
The 2025 Porsche Taycan is sold in the U.S. as an electric midsize sedan with 18 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Taycan Perf Battery Pl…
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 …
2025 Porsche Taycan
Clear winThe Porsche Taycan wins clearly, 90.1 to 58, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Volkswagen Jetta is ahead on space & cargo.
| Category · weight | 2025 Porsche Taycanoverall 90.1 | 2025 Volkswagen Jettaoverall 58 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 37.8 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 82.8 | 61.6 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 80 | 100 | |||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 39.3 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 90.1 | 58 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 4 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Porsche Taycan
Porsche Taycan: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Volkswagen Jetta: base trim S FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Porsche Taycan wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (2 against 32 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 93 combined against 33 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,250 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $2,050).
Where the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta answers
- It seats 5 against 4.
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 80 against 77).
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
36 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Porsche Taycan | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $22,995 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 1.5L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | 16V |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 158 hp |
| Torque | — | 184 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 29 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 33 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 39 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Overall height | — | 57.7 in |
| Overall length | — | 187 in |
| Overall width | — | 70.8 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 106 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 14.1 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 3,012 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 3,012 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | strut-type with lower control arms |
| Rear suspension type | — | torsion beam |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 35.8 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 287 mm |
| Front brake type | — | vented disc |
| Parking brake type | — | electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 272 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 16 in |
| Wheel material | — | alloy |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 205/60 R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Car-Net |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
38 features · differences first, then sharedSafety17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Porsche Taycan | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection (Front Assist) | — | std |
| Dual front & side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags | — | std |
| Dual front & side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags | — | std |
| Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System) | — | std |
| Rearview Camera | — | std |
| 3-point seatbelts with tensioner height adjust | — | std |
| Active Blind Spot Monitor | — | std |
| Automatic Post-Collision Braking System | — | std |
| Dual front & side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags | — | std |
| Emergency Assist (semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency) | — | std |
| Intelligent Crash Response System | — | std |
| Iq.drive | — | std |
| Iq.drive | — | std |
| Rear Traffic Alert | — | std |
| Travel Assist (semi-automated driving assistance) | — | std |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | — | std |
Infotainment6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Porsche Taycan | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Car-Net | — | std |
| 4-speaker sound system | — | std |
| App-Connect | — | std |
| Bluetooth connectivity | — | std |
| MIB3 Composition Media 8-in touchscreen, USB-C (2 data & charge ports) | — | std |
| Volkswagen Digital Cockpit (8-inch display) | — | std |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Porsche Taycan | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Climatronic Touch dual-zone automatic climate control | — | std |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Porsche Taycan | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Manually adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| Front comfort seats | — | std |
| Rhombus cloth seating surfaces | — | std |
Interior4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Porsche Taycan | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror | — | std |
| Center & door armrest stitching | — | std |
| Leather gearshift knob/handle | — | std |
| Leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel | — | std |
Exterior7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Porsche Taycan | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 16-inch two-tone machined aluminum-alloy wheels | — | std |
| Body-colored bumpers | — | std |
| Heated side mirrors | — | std |
| LED headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | — | std |
| LED taillights | — | std |
| Rain-sensing wipers | — | std |
| Automatic headlights | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPPorsche Taycan
Top recalls
- high Suspension 25V415000 · 284 vehicles
- high Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24V455000 · 31,689 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V896000 · 172,107 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 24V730000 · 183 vehicles
Volkswagen Jetta
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 26V138000 · 48,165 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 26V185000 · 75,323 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Porsche Taycan | Volkswagen JettaS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $22,995 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | $22,995 – $33,215 5 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Taycan 4S Perf Battery Plus 19 inch Wheels | Jetta |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 93 | 33 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $800 | $2,050 |
| EV range | 315 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | 3 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Porsche Taycan or the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta?
The Porsche Taycan wins clearly, 90.1 to 58, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Volkswagen Jetta is ahead on space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Porsche Taycan scores 90.1 and the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta 58. 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 Porsche Taycan or the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta?
2025 Porsche Taycan: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 4 recalls. 2025 Volkswagen Jetta: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 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.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Porsche Taycan and the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta?
Where the 2025 Porsche Taycan wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (2 against 32 filed with NHTSA), is rated 93 combined against 33 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $1,250 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $2,050). Where the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta answers: it seats 5 against 4 and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 80 against 77).