2005 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 781 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Nissan Titan 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, 2005 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Nissan Titan 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
Make Nissan Volkswagen
Model Titan Jetta
Year Released 2005 2012
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5556 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 305 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 514 Nm 240 Nm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2181 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4644 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1778 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1482 mm
Wheelbase Size 3560 mm 2651 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 55 L


 

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