2027 Audi RS e-tron vs 2027 Volkswagen Jetta
The Volkswagen Jetta wins clearly, 83.8 to 73.8, on price, tech & comfort, safety. The Audi RS e-tron is ahead on fuel & range and performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.6 and it flips.
2027 Audi RS e-tron
The 2027 Audi RS e-tron is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact sedan. Its longest-range version, the RS e-tron GT Performance, is EPA-rated at 278 miles wit…
2027 Volkswagen Jetta
The 2027 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 …
2027 Volkswagen Jetta
Clear winThe Volkswagen Jetta wins clearly, 83.8 to 73.8, on price, tech & comfort, safety. The Audi RS e-tron is ahead on fuel & range and performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.6 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2027 Volkswagen Jettaoverall 83.8 | 2027 Audi RS e-tronoverall 73.8 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 14.1 | |||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 44.3 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 85 | |||||||||
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 | 100 | 76.8 | |||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 21.4 | 100 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 75 | |||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | |||||||||||
| Overall | 83.8 | 73.8 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · all 7 categories compared
Volkswagen Jetta: base trim S FWD · Audi RS e-tron: base trim RS e-tron GT performance AWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.6 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta wins
- It starts $146,505 lower ($23,995 against $170,500 base MSRP).
- It lists 15 standard driver-assist features against 6.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (16 points against 12 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2027 Audi RS e-tron answers
- It is rated 84 combined against 34 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It makes 912 hp against 158.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- 5 seats.
- A 4-year basic warranty.
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
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Volkswagen JettaS FWD | Audi RS e-tronRS e-tron GT performance AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $23,995 | $170,500 |
| 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 (EA211evo2) | Two permanent-magnet synchronous (PSM) electric motors |
| Fuel injection system | TSI | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 158 hp | 912 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 29 mpg | 85 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 34 mpg | 84 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 40 mpg | 82 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.24 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 2 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | Two-speed |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — |
| Overall height | 57.7 in | 54.9 in |
| Overall length | 187 in | 197 in |
| Overall width | 70.8 in | 77.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106 in | 114 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 51.2 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 14.1 cu-ft | 9.2 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 94.7 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 38.5 in | 38.2 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.2 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 36.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.1 in | 41.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.4 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 32.2 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2,998 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2,998 lbs | 5,137 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,167 lbs | — |
| Payload capacity | 915 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar | Double-wishbone with 2-chamber air springs |
| Rear suspension type | Torsion beam, coil springs, telescopic dampers | Double-wishbone with 2-chamber air springs |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack and pinion: electric power assist | Electromechanical with speed-dependent power assistance |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 17.9 ft | 38.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 287 mm | 410 mm |
| Front brake type | vented disc | 6-piston calipers, ventilated rotors |
| Parking brake type | electro-mechanical | Electromechanical |
| Rear brake diameter | 272 mm | 365 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | 4-piston calipers, ventilated rotors |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 21 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | Aluminum |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 205/60 R16 92H | 245/45 R20 - 285/40 R20 Summer |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.8 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | myVW | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 55.9 in | 56.4 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 54 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 53.8 in |
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
97 features · differences first, then sharedSafety17 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen JettaS FWD | Audi RS e-tronRS e-tron GT performance AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go | std | — |
| Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning & Automatic Emergency Braking w/ Pedestrian & Cyclist Monitoring) | std | — |
| Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning & Automatic Emergency Braking w/ Pedestrian & Cyclist Monitoring) | 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 | — |
| 3-point seatbelts with tensioner height adjust | std | — |
| Active Side Assist (Blind Spot Monitor) | std | — |
| Automatic Post-Collision Braking System | std | — |
| Brake Construction: Diagonal Dual-Circuit Brake System with ESC/ABS/EBV Brake Booster, Hydraulic Brake Assist | — | std |
| Front Brakes: 6-piston calipers with 410mm (16.1") ventilated rotors | — | std |
| Intelligent Crash Response System | std | — |
| IQ.DRIVE (Front Assist, Active Side Assist, Rear Traffic Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Assist, Travel Assist, Emergency Assist) | std | — |
| Parking Brake: Electromechanical | — | std |
| Rear Brakes: 4-piston calipers with 365mm (14.4") ventilated rotors | — | std |
| Rearview Camera | std | — |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | std | — |
| Anti-Lock Braking System All Four Wheels with Electronic Brake Force Distribution | std | std |
| Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
Infotainment7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen JettaS FWD | Audi RS e-tronRS e-tron GT performance AWD |
|---|---|---|
| myVW w/ available Wi-Fi | std | — |
| 6-speaker sound system | std | — |
| Bluetooth connectivity | std | — |
| MIB3 Composition Media 8-in touchscreen, USB-C (2 data & charge ports, 1 charge-only port), SiriusXM with 360L (3-mo Platinum Plan trial), voice control | std | — |
| SiriusXM w/ 360L | std | — |
| Volkswagen Digital Cockpit (8-inch display) | std | — |
| Wireless App-Connect (CarPlay, AndroidAuto, MirrorLink) w/ multi-phone pairing capability | std | — |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen JettaS FWD | Audi RS e-tronRS e-tron GT performance AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Destination (USD): $1,395 | — | std |
| Hybrid / Drive Battery Warranty: 8 Years / 100,000 Miles (whichever occurs first), 70% retention of battery capacity | — | std |
| KESSY keyless access with push-button start | std | — |
| New Vehicle Limited Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 Miles (whichever occurs first) | — | std |
| Powertrain Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 Miles (whichever occurs first) | — | std |
| Starting MSRP (USD): $170,500 | — | std |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen JettaS FWD | Audi RS e-tronRS e-tron GT performance AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Climatronic Touch dual-zone automatic climate control | std | — |
Seating4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen JettaS FWD | Audi RS e-tronRS e-tron GT performance AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front comfort seats | std | — |
| Manually adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| Rhombus cloth seating surfaces | std | — |
| Seating: 5-Passenger | — | std |
Interior10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen JettaS FWD | Audi RS e-tronRS e-tron GT performance AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror | std | — |
| Center & door armrest stitching | std | — |
| Headroom, Front (in.): 38.2 | — | std |
| Headroom, Rear (in.): 36.5 | — | std |
| Leather gearshift knob/handle | std | — |
| Leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel | std | — |
| Legroom, Front (in.): 41.9 | — | std |
| Legroom, Rear (in.): 32.2 | — | std |
| Shoulder Room, Front (in.): 56.4 | — | std |
| Shoulder Room, Rear (in.): 53.8 | — | std |
Exterior20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen JettaS FWD | Audi RS e-tronRS e-tron GT performance AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 16-inch two-tone machined aluminum-alloy wheels | std | — |
| Body-colored bumpers | std | — |
| Curb Weight (lb.): 5,137 | — | std |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd): 0.26 Cd | — | std |
| EPA Class: 4-Door Coupe | — | std |
| Heated side mirrors | std | — |
| Height (in.): 54.9 | — | std |
| LED headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | std | — |
| LED taillights | std | — |
| Length (in.): 196.7 | — | std |
| Overall Width with Mirrors (in.): 84.9 | — | std |
| Overall Width without Mirrors (in.): 77.3 | — | std |
| Power-adjustable, manual folding, side mirrors | std | — |
| Rain-sensing wipers | std | — |
| Tires (Optional F-R): 265/35 R21 - 305/30 R21 Summer | — | opt |
| Tires (Standard F-R): 245/45 R20 - 285/40 R20 Summer | — | std |
| Wheelbase (in.): 114.2 | — | std |
| Wheels (Optional): 21" 6-double-spoke RS design, milled cut, dark finish | — | opt |
| Wheels (Standard): 21" 6-double-spoke RS design, milled cut, bi-color finish | — | std |
| Automatic headlights | std | — |
Powertrain23 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen JettaS FWD | Audi RS e-tronRS e-tron GT performance AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Driven Wheels All-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Front-wheel drive | std | — |
| 0-100 km/h (sec.) Est. (w/launch control): 2.7 sec | — | std |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) Est. (w/launch control): 2.4 sec | — | std |
| Battery Pack Construction: 396 Pouch Cells / 33 modules, Aluminum Battery Case Reinforced with Extruded Aluminum Cross-Sections | — | std |
| Battery Size (Gross): 105 kWh | — | std |
| Battery Size (Net): 97 kWh | — | std |
| Battery Type: 800V Lithium Ion | — | std |
| Charge Port (Driver side): AC/DC Combo Port J1772 / CCS | — | std |
| DC Fast Charging (320 kW): 18 minutes (10% - 80% charge) | — | std |
| Drivetrain Configuration: Single Front / Single Rear Motor | — | std |
| Electric Motor Type: Two permanent-magnet synchronous (PSM) electric motors | — | std |
| EPA Estimated MPG/MPGe (City): 85 | — | std |
| EPA Estimated MPG/MPGe (Combined): 84 | — | std |
| EPA Estimated MPG/MPGe (Highway): 82 | — | std |
| EPA Estimated Range (mi.) w/20" wheel: 278 | — | std |
| EPA Rating: ZEV | — | std |
| Level 2 Charging (9.6 kW - 240V @ 40A): 12 hours | — | std |
| Max Charging Capacity AC / DC: up to 9.6 kW / 320 kW | — | std |
| Peak Horsepower (w/launch control, or boost mode): 912 hp | — | std |
| Top Speed (km/h): 250 km/h | — | std |
| Top Track Speed: 155 mph | — | std |
| Transmission: Two-speed | — | std |
Chassis6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen JettaS FWD | Audi RS e-tronRS e-tron GT performance AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Body Construction: Mixed steel/aluminum construction | — | std |
| Front Suspension: Double-wishbone with 2-chamber air springs | — | std |
| Rear Suspension: Double-wishbone with 2-chamber air springs | — | std |
| Steering Ratio: 14.3:1 | — | std |
| Steering Type: Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance | — | std |
| Turning Circle (ft. Curb-to-Curb): 38.1 ft. | — | std |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Volkswagen JettaS FWD | Audi RS e-tronRS e-tron GT performance AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume Trunk (cu. ft.) / Frunk (cu. ft.): 9.2 / 1.8 | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPVolkswagen Jetta
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Audi RS e-tron
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Volkswagen JettaS FWD | Audi RS e-tronRS e-tron GT performance AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $23,995 (base trim) | $170,500 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $23,995 – $33,795 5 trims | $170,500 1 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Jetta | RS e-tron GT Performance |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 34 | 84 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,950 | $900 |
| EV range | — | 278 mi |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | 3 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta or the 2027 Audi RS e-tron?
The Volkswagen Jetta wins clearly, 83.8 to 73.8, on price, tech & comfort, safety. The Audi RS e-tron is ahead on fuel & range and performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.6 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta scores 83.8 and the 2027 Audi RS e-tron 73.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta or the 2027 Audi RS e-tron?
The 2027 Volkswagen Jetta starts lower — $23,995 against $170,500, a gap of $146,505 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta or the 2027 Audi RS e-tron?
2027 Volkswagen Jetta: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Audi RS e-tron: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 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 2027 Volkswagen Jetta and the 2027 Audi RS e-tron?
Where the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta wins: it starts $146,505 lower ($23,995 against $170,500 base MSRP), lists 15 standard driver-assist features against 6, and lists more comfort and tech equipment (16 points against 12 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2027 Audi RS e-tron answers: it is rated 84 combined against 34 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and makes 912 hp against 158. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100, 5 seats, and a 4-year basic warranty.