2000 Oldsmobile Alero vs. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Oldsmobile Alero would be higher. At 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Oldsmobile Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Oldsmobile Alero weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.
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, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Oldsmobile Alero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Oldsmobile Alero | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
| Model | Alero | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 1712 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
