The Jetta, a mainstay of Volkswagen's lineup for decades, is a midsize sedan/wagon with seating up to 5. Exceeding the average MPG (miles per gallon) for its class, it reduces fuel costs and the carbon footprint. The Jetta has offered Android Auto and Apple CarPlay since 2016. Volkswagen offers a 6-year, 72,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.
The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta is somewhat unsafe compared to all vehicles.
Comparison to all vehicles. This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta has a score of 69, implying a 0.056% chance of driver death (5% chance of injury).
We estimate that the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.056% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 6.3963%, meaning the average driver has a 0.056% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 6.3963% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta is 20% more likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta is 11% more likely to result in a fatal accident.
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But it is about as safe as many comparable models.
Comparison to similar models. This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 61 to 82. The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta is safer than the 2015 Kia Forte, the 2015 Hyundai Elantra, the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer, the 2015 Toyota Corolla, and the 2015 Honda Civic and less safe than the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, the 2015 Ford Focus, the 2015 Subaru Impreza, the 2015 Dodge Dart, and the 2015 Volkswagen Golf. It is about as safe as the 2015 Mazda 3.
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