2008 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 and 2008 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 194 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 BMW X5 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. 2008 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | X5 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |
