2001 Toyota Will 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 Toyota Will. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Will would be higher. At 2,480 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Will. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Will weights approximately 110 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Will. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Will.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Will | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Will | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
