The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta continues a line of compact cars that excite with performance, and it's an area where the Volkswagen sedan easily bests the Toyota Corolla. The Volkswagen Jetta comes standard with a 158-horsepower engine with 184 pound-feet of torque, while the Toyota Corolla comes with a 139-horsepower engine with 126 pound-feet of torque.

The new Volkswagen Jetta has easier handling and faster transmission between gears than the new Toyota compact car.

Compact cars provide great value, and part of that comes from the features you find in them, which is another area where the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta excels. The Jetta features many driver assistance features similar to the Toyota Corolla. Still, it holds a distinct edge with the standard Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Assist - you can't find this technology standard on the Corolla car.

Another amenity not available in the Toyota Corolla is ventilated front seats, a life-saver on hot summer days! Both compact cars share other features, like forward collision warning and Automatic Emergency Braking, but the new Volkswagen Jetta has more in store for you than the Toyota Corolla does.