2023 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2023 Nissan Altima

2023 Volkswagen Jetta

vs 2023 Nissan Altima in Tampa, FL

 

Let the new 2023 Volkswagen Jetta be your showstopper this year. Packed with plenty of convenience, safety and performance features, this midsize sedan has more than enough to impress even the pickiest of car shoppers. When you’re ready for your test drive, the Volkswagen Jetta model’s charismatic, sleek lines, shiny LED headlights and available 17-inch alloy wheels are sure to catch your eye. You can pop the hood to gaze upon the 1.5-liter TSI® in-line 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, but there’s no better way to experience the power of a vehicle than to drive it. Buckle your seatbelt and grip the optional heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel in anticipation. The tech-filled cabin and comfortable seating are just the beginning — go ahead and crank the engine to experience everything the new 2023 Volkswagen Jetta has to offer.

If your daydreams of owning a new 2023 Volkswagen Jetta are being interrupted by competing rivals — let’s say the new 2023 Nissan Altima — then let’s take a look at the table below. We’ve compared both midsize sedans side by side so you can select which model is best for you.

2023 Volkswagen Jetta
2023 Volkswagen Jetta
2023 Nissan Altima

Starting MSRP

$20,6551

$25,4902

Transmission Options

Manual or automatic

CVT (Continuously Variable

Transmission)

Manual or automatic

29 city / 42 highway3

25 city / 34 highway4

LED Tail Lights

60/40-Split Folding Rear Seat

Best Available Sound System

BeatsAudio®

Bose Premium Audio System

Largest Available Digital Instrument

Cluster Display

10.25 inches

7 inches

Well, this is interesting. You’ll notice that the new 2023 Volkswagen Jetta has many pros in major categories, like price, efficiency and technology, and that the new 2023 Nissan Altima comes up a bit short. (But we can’t say that we’re surprised.) To start, the Nissan Altima model’s starting MSRP is nearly $5,000 more than the Volkswagen Jetta model’s starting MSRP.1,2 That’s quite a bit of money to be throwing around on a model within the same vehicle segment. Another major difference between the two is their fuel efficiency. The Volkswagen Jetta offers  EPA-estimated 42 mpg on the highway3 while the Nissan Altima only offers EPA-estimated 34 mpg on the highway.4 The difference is especially glaring since the Nissan Altima has a Continuously Variable Transmission — known for its smooth, effortless transition between gears, thereby saving fuel and increasing efficiency. The Volkswagen Jetta model’s (much higher) EPA-estimated mpg rating is based on the vehicle operating with a manual transmission. And finally, you’ll want to check out the size difference between the optional digital instrument cluster displays. The 10.25-inch Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro will be easier on the eyes than the smaller seven-inch Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display on the Nissan Altima.

When you’re deciding which vehicle will be your next long-term commuter, there’s no better vehicle than the new 2023 Volkswagen Jetta. Make those daydreams come to life when you stop by our dealership today!

If you’re interested in becoming the proud owner of a new 2023 Volkswagen Jetta, give us a call, or stop by our dealership at 9816 East Adamo Drive, Tampa, FL 33619 for a test drive. We look forward to serving our customers from Brandon, Wesley Chapel, Sarasota and Clearwater.

1Starting MSRP of $20,655 for a 2023 Jetta S 1.5L TSI® with 6-speed manual transmission. Model shown is a 2023 Jetta SEL 1.5L TSI® with 8-speed automatic transmission with a starting MSRP of $28,385. Prices exclude destination, taxes, title, other options, and dealer charges. Dealer sets actual price. As of 06/21/2023.

2Price is Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). MSRP excludes tax, title, license, options, and destination and handling charges. Dealer sets actual price. As of 06/21/2023.

329 city/42 highway mpg (2023 Jetta 1.5L, 6-speed manual transmission). EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition. As of 06/21/2023.

42023 EPA Fuel Economy Estimates. 27 City MPG / 39 Highway MPG / 32 Combined MPG for Altima® S, SV FWD. 27 City MPG / 37 Highway MPG / 31 Combined MPG for Altima® SR, SL FWD. 26 City MPG / 36 Highway MPG / 30 Combined MPG for Altima® SV, SR, SL AWD. 25 City MPG / 34 Highway MPG / 29 Combined MPG for Altima® SR FWD VC-Turbo. Fuel economy estimates based on 87-octane fuel. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison only. As of 06/21/2023.