2005 Buick Terraza vs. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2005 Buick Terraza and 2005 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Terraza (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (177 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 840 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Buick Terraza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Terraza 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, 2005 Buick Terraza (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. 2005 Buick Terraza has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Terraza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Terraza | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Terraza | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1712 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |
