2005 Ford Laser vs. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Laser (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 175 kg more than 2005 Ford Laser.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Laser. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Laser | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Laser | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
