2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 345 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (169 Nm). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. 2000 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | Seville | Jetta |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 169 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4644 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1482 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2651 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |