2006 Renault Modus vs. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2006 Renault Modus and 2006 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Renault Modus. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Modus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 30 kg more than 2006 Renault Modus. 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, 2006 Renault Modus (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Modus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Modus | 2006 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Modus | Jetta |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 55 L |