2006 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 528 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Life 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, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life. 2001 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Jetta | 2001 Honda Life | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | Jetta | Life |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
