Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews

Subaru Crosstrek

$492
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Volkswagen Jetta

$609
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

4
1
2
Excellent
The Subaru Crosstrek Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 1st out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $492 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are both much lower than other vehicles, so the Crosstrek is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
4
Above Average
The Volkswagen Jetta Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 21st out of 36 for compact cars. The average annual repair cost is $609 which means it has average ownership costs. Repairs are less severe and less frequent than the average car, so the Jetta is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
Cost
Average annual repairs total
$492
inexpensive
expensive
$609
inexpensive
expensive
Frequency
Average annual repair shop visits
0.13
not often
very often
0.32
not often
very often
Severity
Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent
7%
not urgent
urgent
10%
not urgent
urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

5 (6)
4 (52)
3 (54)
2 (37)
1 (8)
The Volkswagen Jetta ranks highest in fuel economy and ranks lowest in comfort.
“This has a pretty good bread and butter sort of car.Not exciting at all , but it runs and runs.Fairly comfortable , not a great performer , but easy enough to keep up.The interior shows its age , I...”
“This has a pretty good bread and butter sort of car.Not exciting at all , but it runs and...”