2002 Mercury Villager vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 168 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 404 kg more than 2013 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, 2002 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. 2002 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Villager | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Villager | Jetta |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3274 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1381 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2651 mm |