2007 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2009 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2009 Nissan Navara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Jetta would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Navara weights approximately 685 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Navara 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, 2009 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volkswagen Jetta | 2009 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
Model | Jetta | Navara |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |