2002 Honda City vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda City would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 523 kg more than 2002 Honda City. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | City | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2578 mm |
