2003 Renault Be Bop vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Be Bop. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Be Bop would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2003 Renault Be Bop. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Be Bop.
Because 2003 Renault Be Bop is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Renault Be Bop 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, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Be Bop. (153 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Be Bop.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Be Bop | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Be Bop | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1453 mm |
