2000 Mazda B2500 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda B2500 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2000 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 2000 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda B2500 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda B2500. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda B2500 | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | B2500 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2578 mm |
