2005 Suzuki Liana vs. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2005 Suzuki Liana 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 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (89 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 116 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Liana. 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 (172 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (116 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Suzuki Liana | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Suzuki | Volkswagen |
| Model | Liana | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1328 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
