2001 Ford Puma vs. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Puma would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 312 kg more than 2001 Ford Puma.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Puma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta 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, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Puma. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Puma | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Puma | Jetta |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1347 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |