2007 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 384 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | Jetta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4557 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |