2027 Porsche Taycan vs 2027 Volkswagen Jetta
The Volkswagen Jetta wins clearly, 87.4 to 62.4, on price, tech & comfort, safety. The Porsche Taycan is ahead on fuel & range.
2027 Porsche Taycan
The 2027 Porsche Taycan is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact sedan with 9 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Taycan 4 Perf Battery P…
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, 87.4 to 62.4, on price, tech & comfort, safety. The Porsche Taycan is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Porsche Taycanoverall 62.4 | 2027 Volkswagen Jettaoverall 87.4 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 21.4 | 100 | |||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 41 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 75 | 100 | |||||||||
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 & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 62.5 | 100 | |||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 62.4 | 87.4 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Porsche Taycan: base trim Taycan RWD · 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 2027 Volkswagen Jetta wins
- It lists 15 standard driver-assist features against 0.
- It starts $87,905 lower ($23,995 against $111,900 base MSRP).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (16 points against 10 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2027 Porsche Taycan answers
- It is rated 93 combined against 34 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,050 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $1,850).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
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
50 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $111,900 | $23,995 |
| 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 (EA211evo2) |
| Fuel injection system | — | TSI |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 158 hp |
| Torque | — | 184 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 29 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 34 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 40 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.24 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in |
| Overall height | — | 57.7 in |
| Overall length | — | 187 in |
| Overall width | — | 70.8 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 106 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 51.2 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 14.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 94.7 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 38.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 37.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 41.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 37.4 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 2,998 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 2,998 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 |
| Rear suspension type | — | Torsion beam, coil springs, telescopic dampers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Rack and pinion: electric power assist |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 17.9 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 287 mm |
| Front brake type | — | vented disc |
| Parking brake type | — | electro-mechanical |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 272 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 16 in |
| Wheel material | — | alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 205/60 R16 92H |
| 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 |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 54 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
56 features · differences first, then sharedSafety15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Anti-Lock Braking System | — | std |
| Automatic Post-Collision Braking System | — | 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 |
| Rearview Camera | — | std |
| Standard Electronic Stability Control | — | std |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | — | std |
Infotainment18 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| myVW w/ available Wi-Fi | — | std |
| Navigation with precise online route calculation, 3D building displays and optimized Charging Planner | std | — |
| 6-speaker sound system | — | std |
| AI-supported Voice Pilot with natural conversation, Google-supported POI search, follow-up questions without repeating wake word, voice-activated charging flap, voice-based owner's manual | std | — |
| App Center with first- and third-party apps (audio/video streaming, navigation, parking, charging) downloadable and updatable in-system | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (expanded integration) | std | — |
| Battery state of health display | std | — |
| Bluetooth connectivity | — | std |
| Leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel with touch control (DSG w/ shift paddles) | opt | — |
| 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 |
| New Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with up to 5x higher computing power | std | — |
| Over-the-air updates (OTA) for the infotainment system | std | — |
| Porsche Digital Interaction (PDI) operating concept with 3D vehicle model, freely configurable widgets, Themes app, minimalist icons and dynamic animations | std | — |
| Porsche Electric Sport Sound (reinterpreted, adapts to driving situation based on load and wheel speed) | opt | — |
| SiriusXM w/ 360L | — | std |
| Volkswagen Digital Cockpit (8-inch display) | — | std |
| Wireless App-Connect (CarPlay, AndroidAuto, MirrorLink) w/ multi-phone pairing capability | — | std |
| Wireless charging | std | — |
Convenience1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| KESSY keyless access with push-button start | — | std |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Climatronic Touch dual-zone automatic climate control | — | std |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front comfort seats | — | std |
| Manually adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| Rhombus cloth seating surfaces | — | std |
Interior4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | 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 |
Exterior9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | 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 |
| Paint to Sample catalog — 153 colors (including 16 new colors for MY2027 such as Shark Blue, Python Green, Loretta Purple, Rose Red) | std | — |
| Power-adjustable, manual folding, side mirrors | — | std |
| Rain-sensing wipers | — | std |
| Automatic headlights | — | std |
Powertrain5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Volkswagen JettaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-wheel drive | — | std |
| E-Shift with virtual gear changes (8 simulated gears, automatic and manual modes, gear-specific drag torque, virtual rev limiter, virtual rev counter, gear indicator with shift light) | opt | — |
| J1772 AC charging port (driver-side fender) | std | — |
| NACS native DC fast charging port (passenger-side fender) with CCS adapter included | std | — |
| Performance Battery Plus (105 kWh) with 320 kW max DC fast charge rating | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPPorsche Taycan
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Volkswagen Jetta
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Volkswagen JettaS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $111,900 (base trim) | $23,995 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $111,900 6 trims | $23,995 – $33,795 5 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Taycan 4 Perf Battery Plus 19in All Season | Jetta |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 93 | 34 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $800 | $1,850 |
| 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 2027 Porsche Taycan or the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta?
The Volkswagen Jetta wins clearly, 87.4 to 62.4, on price, tech & comfort, safety. The Porsche Taycan is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta scores 87.4 and the 2027 Porsche Taycan 62.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Porsche Taycan or the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta?
The 2027 Volkswagen Jetta starts lower — $23,995 against $111,900, a gap of $87,905 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Porsche Taycan or the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta?
2027 Porsche Taycan: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Volkswagen Jetta: 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 Porsche Taycan and the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta?
Where the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta wins: it lists 15 standard driver-assist features against 0, starts $87,905 lower ($23,995 against $111,900 base MSRP), and lists more comfort and tech equipment (16 points against 10 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2027 Porsche Taycan answers: it is rated 93 combined against 34 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $1,050 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $1,850). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.