2007 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Volkswagen Jetta and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,480 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. 2007 Volkswagen Golf has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Volkswagen Jetta | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | Jetta | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2480 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |