2026 BMW i4 vs 2026 Volkswagen Jetta
The BMW i4 wins clearly, 99.1 to 52.9, on fuel & range, performance, safety.
2026 BMW i4
The 2026 BMW i4 is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact sedan with 7 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch …
2026 Volkswagen Jetta
The 2026 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 34 …
2026 BMW i4
Clear winThe BMW i4 wins clearly, 99.1 to 52.9, on fuel & range, performance, safety.
| Category · weight | 2026 BMW i4overall 99.1 | 2026 Volkswagen Jettaoverall 52.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 33 |
| Safetyw 4 | 98 | 75 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 38.4 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 99.1 | 52.9 |
BMW i4: model-level data · Volkswagen Jetta: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPBMW i4
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Volkswagen Jetta
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System26V138000 · 48,165 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| BMW i4 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) | Jetta |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 118 | 34 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 | $1,850 |
| EV range | 333 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 BMW i4 or the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta?
The BMW i4 wins clearly, 99.1 to 52.9, on fuel & range, performance, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 BMW i4 scores 99.1 and the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta 52.9. 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 2026 BMW i4 or the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta?
2026 BMW i4: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2026 Volkswagen Jetta: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 1 recall. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.