2007 Maserati GT vs. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Maserati GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maserati GT would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GT weights approximately 299 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Maserati GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta 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, 2007 Maserati GT (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta.
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2007 Maserati GT | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Maserati | Volkswagen |
Model | GT | Jetta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 451 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1271 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |