2005 Suzuki Alto vs. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2005 Suzuki Alto 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (41 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 604 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Alto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta (235 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (41 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Suzuki Alto | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Suzuki | Volkswagen |
| Model | Alto | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1061 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
