The strongest man in Junjung's..Hyundai Avante vs Volkswagen Jetta
Jul 21, 2025
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The Volkswagen Jetta remained among the imported vehicles, but domestic sales are currently suspended. However, the two models are fiercely competing in the North American market.Kia is targeting the market with K4, the successor to K3.
Who will have the upper hand between the Hyundai Avante (North American name Elantra) and the Volkswagen Jetta in North America.The two models were compared in Autoblog, an overseas automotive media outlet. Everyone knows that car prices are getting more expensive every year, but there are still many small cars that are reasonably priced for budget-conscious consumers.
Both Volkswagen Jetta and Hyundai Avante models are excellent alternatives compared to Japanese sedans. With a base price of less than 22,500 dollars (31.3 million won), both sedans are excellent choices.
Volkswagen is planning to release an EV worth less than $20,000 (27.8 million won), but it seems unlikely to be released in the U.S. market. The 2025 Hyundai Avante starts at $22,125 (about 30.8 million won), and the price of the two sedans is cheaper, but there is no significant difference.
The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta starts at $22,495 (about 31.3 million won).Both sedans are well equipped with basic specifications such as fabric seats, LED headlights, and 8-inch touchscreen displays. Zeta introduced various improvements to its 2025 model, including the design of new grills and headlamps.
The Hyundai Avante has been redesigned to fit the 2024 model, improving the exterior lighting and wheels.If you want a luxurious experience at a low price, I recommend the basic Zeta.
It has features that 16-inch wheels, leather steering wheels, and heated side mirrors are not available in the basic Avante.If infotainment is key, the entry-level Avante supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard.
Volkswagen Jetta leads in terms of performance and efficiency. At least the basic type is.The Zeta is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharger four-cylinder engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission.It exerts 158 horsepower and 25.5 kgf.m of torque.
Zeta recorded 11.7 km/l of city fuel efficiency and 16.7 km/l of highway fuel efficiency based on EPA at its highest fuel efficiency. The Hyundai Avante (North American) is equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an IVT transmission, generating 147 horsepower and 18.2 kgf.m of torque.
The fuel efficiency depends on the wheel size and basic specifications. Avante's maximum fuel efficiency is 13.6 km/l downtown and 17.4 km/l highway based on EPA. Zeta is a little faster, but Avante is a little bit more fuel efficient.This varies from the top trim of the Avante.
The Hyundai Avante N-Line adds more powerful performance.A 1.6-liter turbocharger four-cylinder engine and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission deliver 201 horsepower and 27kgf.mt torque to the front wheels.Despite this performance improvement, the fuel efficiency of the N-line trim is 11.9 km/l in the city center and 14.9 km/l on the highway.
The Volkswagen Zeta and Hyundai Avante come in four and five trims, respectively.The top trim has Zeta SEL and Avante N lines.The Zeta SEL, the highest specification, is equipped with the same powertrain as the lower trim.
As mentioned earlier, the Avante N line boasts a more powerful 201-horsepower turbocharger engine.Hyundai Avante N Line, which starts at $28,975 (about 40.3 million won), is equipped with sporty 18-inch wheels with high-performance four-season tires.
It has a unique front bumper, a rear fascia equipped with a diffuser, and a twin chrome exhaust system. The interior is equipped with a wireless charging system and two 10.25-inch displays.
N-line leather and fabric sports seats, N-line unique leather steering wheels, and gear knobs complete sporty sensibilities. The Volkswagen Jetta SEL costs $29,000 (about KRW 40.35 million) and the 18-inch alloy wheel is the basic specification.
The highest-end Zeta has a variety of premium convenience specifications, including a heated washer nozzle and a light bar built into the front grill.Ambient lighting and sports seats are applied to the interior to create an attractive indoor atmosphere.
Convenience specifications include leather seats, front and rear heated seats, ventilation seats, and heated leather steering wheels.Top-of-the-line trims include wireless charging, an 8-inch touchscreen display, and a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel.
Cheap compact sedans are uncommon, but the Volkswagen Zeta and Hyundai Avante are strong competitors and best-in-class cars.Both models are similar in price.
Avante is a better option if you want a concise infotainment experience in the basic specification.Zeta, on the other hand, has several high-end specifications that value comfort and convenience.The Compact Sedan in the top line-up has a smaller price difference, so it's only $25.
The Avante N line is still cheap and outperforms Zeta SEL in terms of performance.However, this German sedan has added various convenience and convenience specifications to its basic specifications.If you want a dynamic design, you can choose the Avante N line trim specifications.
If you want a sporty design and relatively high performance, I recommend the Avante N line. Meanwhile, Avante is currently the only model in the domestic subcompact sedan market. As of June, more than 7,000 units were sold, ranking second in domestic car sales.
Editor Song Moon-cheol mc.song@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
