2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta

To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 332 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Buick Park Avenue 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
Make Buick Volkswagen
Model Park Avenue Jetta
Year Released 2003 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 2480 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3750 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1682 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4560 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 55 L


 

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