The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta and 2025 Toyota Camry are perfect if you're looking for a four-door sedan. Both vehicles offer sophisticated style, reliable performance, premium comfort, and advanced safety features. Your choice will depend on your requirements and preferences. In this article, our experts at Ciocca Volkswagen of Williamsport compare the various features of these two vehicles to help you make an informed decision.
Performance Specs
Volkswagen and Toyota have a reputation for building strong, reliable engines. Volkswagen uses a traditional gas engine in the new Jetta, while Toyota opts for a hybrid powertrain in the 2025 Camry.
Engine Options and Horsepower
The 2025 Jetta has a 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbo stratified injection engine coupled with an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission with Sports mode. This powertrain produces 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque in front-wheel drive.
Volkswagen Jetta offers a tuned suspension for a quiet, comfortable ride. For a more thrilling ride, you can select Sports mode, which enhances steering, throttle, and suspension.
Toyota had dropped the V-6 engine of Camry's previous model year. The new Camry offers a hybrid powertrain consisting of a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine and dual electric motors that produce 225 horsepower in a front-wheel-drive configuration.
Although the Camry presents steady, capable handling, the sport-tuned suspension is only available in the top-of-the-range XSE trim. Even in this mode, the handling feels more like a sedan than a sports car.
Fuel Economy and Efficiency
The smaller Jetta engine has received better fuel efficiency ratings. The base-model Jetta S provides an EPA-estimated 31 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway. Equipment differences in the higher trims see these figures drop slightly to 29 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway.
The Camry LE trim displays the highest fuel efficiency of 53 mpg in the city and 50 mpg on the highway, while the top-of-the-range XSE provides an estimated 44 mpg in the city and 43 mpg on the highway.
The Camry's hybrid system allows it to automatically switch to gas power when the battery is depleted. Although this enables the gas engine to recharge the battery while you drive, it also reduces the Camry's fuel efficiency. The EPA doesn't address this situation, but we know that the previous generation gas-only Camry provided an estimated 28 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway.
Acceleration and Top Speed
The Volkswagen Jetta accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds and has a top speed of 126 mph. The Toyota Camry covers the same distance in 6.8 seconds and has a top speed of 115 mph.
Interior and Comfort
The Volkswagen Jetta is driver-focused, providing ample head, shoulder, and legroom for front and rear passengers. The contemporary interior design includes premium cloth on the lower models and leather upholstery in striking styles and colors on the top trims. You can also opt for available heated and ventilated seats to add interior comfort.
The Camry also offers a spacious cabin. Cloth upholstery is standard in the lower trims, while the top models have leather options. Toyota also offers heated and ventilated seats on the upper trims.
Seating Capacity and Legroom
The Volkswagen Jetta comfortably accommodates up to five people, offering 41.1 inches of legroom and 38.5 inches of headroom.
The Toyota Camry also seats five people, offering front passenger legroom of 42.1 inches and headroom of 38.3 inches.
Tech Features and Infotainment Systems
The Jetta offers a non-configurable 8-inch digital instrument display for vital vehicle data, while higher trims feature a 10.3-inch fully customizable digital gauge cluster. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration come standard across the lineup, with wireless capability standard in the SE and SEL models.
The Volkswagen Jetta also offers wireless charging, multiple USB ports, and Wi-Fi to keep your devices charged and connected. A six-speaker audio system is standard in the lower models, while the top trim boasts an eight-speaker Beats Audio unit.
The Toyota Camry offers a standard digital display cluster and an 8-inch infotainment screen, with an option for a larger unit. Other standard features include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, USB ports, and Wi-Fi connectivity. Toyota offers the option to upgrade to a nine-speaker JBL audio system.
Safety Features and Ratings
The Volkswagen Jetta and Toyota Camry both prioritize safety, featuring the latest driver-assistance technologies.
Crash Test Results
The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta has earned a five-star overall crash test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The 2025 Toyota Camry hasn't been tested yet, but the 2024 model has also received a five-star rating. The Camry had one recall, while the Jetta had none.
Advanced Safety Technologies
Volkswagen's IQ.DRIVE is standard in all Jetta models. This suite of driver-assistance systems includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, active blind-spot warning with steering assistance, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, lane-centering assist, and emergency assist.
The Camry is equipped with Toyota's Safety Sense 3.0 suite of driver-assistance technologies. This includes features such as pre-collision warning, radar cruise control, lane departure alert, lane tracing assist, and proactive driving assist.
The Jetta has a more comprehensive array of driver-assistance systems, including emergency assist, which brings the Jetta to a controlled stop if you become unresponsive.
Test Drive The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta Today
The Volkswagen Jetta is ideal if you're looking for an efficient, capable sedan. If you're in the Muncy, PA area and want to experience this exceptional vehicle firsthand, we invite you to visit Ciocca Volkswagen of Williamsport or explore our extensive online inventory of Jetta sedans at competitive prices. Our friendly team will walk you through the Jetta's features and answer any questions you may have. Contact us today to schedule a test drive to determine whether the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta fits your lifestyle.
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