2005 Holden Jackaroo vs. 2005 Volkswagen GTI

To start off, both 2005 Holden Jackaroo and 2005 Volkswagen GTI were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Jackaroo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Jackaroo (213 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen GTI. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Jackaroo should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen GTI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 543 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen GTI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 Holden Jackaroo (310 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen GTI. (264 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Jackaroo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen GTI.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Holden Jackaroo 2005 Volkswagen GTI
Make Holden Volkswagen
Model Jackaroo GTI
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3494 cc 2784 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 213 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 310 Nm 264 Nm
Vehicle Weight 1920 kg 1377 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2470 mm


 

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