2024 Toyota Crown vs. 2025 Volkswagen Jetta Review

Picture of the 2024 Toyota Crown

2024 Toyota
Crown

MSRP*: $40,350 to $53,370
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Picture of the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta

2025 Volkswagen
Jetta

MSRP*: $22,495 to $29,000
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MPG - City 29 - 42 MPG 29 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 41 MPG 39 - 40 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 236-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 340-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 158-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 236 - 340 hp 158 hp
Exterior Length 196.1 in 186.5 in
Exterior Width 72.4 in 70.8 in
Leg Room Front 42.1 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 38.2 in
Rear 37.5 in
Front 38.5 in
Rear 37.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Due to its greater rear head- and legroom, backseat passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Crown than the Volkswagen Jetta. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Toyota Crown and the Volkswagen Jetta in the front seats.

Convenience
The Toyota Crown will require fewer stops at the gas station than the Volkswagen Jetta, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Toyota Crown will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Jetta, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Toyota Crown is much wider than the Volkswagen Jetta, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Toyota Crown, which is slightly longer than the Volkswagen Jetta.

Handling
The Toyota Crown has a larger turning radius than the Volkswagen Jetta, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Toyota Crown has a much more powerful engine than the Volkswagen Jetta. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Powertrain
With its lower torque, the Toyota Crown doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Jetta.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Toyota Crown and the Volkswagen Jetta.