2003 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville (200 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 140 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. 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, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bonneville | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4557 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
