Toyota Corolla vs Volkswagen Jetta
The Volkswagen Jetta is more fuel-efficient at 32 MPG combined, against 30 MPG for the Toyota Corolla. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Toyota Corolla | Volkswagen Jetta | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,582 | 1,184 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 217 and 16 | 31 and 9 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 6,000 miles | 54,000 miles |
| Recalls | 17 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 30 MPG | 32 MPG |
| City and highway | 26 and 35 | 29 and 39 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,250 | $3,000 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,582 complaints for the Toyota Corolla and 1,184 for the Volkswagen Jetta. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 17 for the Toyota Corolla, 4 for the Volkswagen Jetta.