Toyota Prius V vs Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
The Toyota Prius V is more fuel-efficient at 41 MPG combined, against 32 MPG for the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,350 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Toyota Prius V | Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 168 | 47 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 12 and 1 | 1 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 70,000 miles | 82,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 41 MPG | 32 MPG |
| City and highway | 43 and 39 | 29 and 37 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,650 | $3,000 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 168 complaints for the Toyota Prius V and 47 for the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. 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: 2 for the Toyota Prius V, 1 for the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen.