2008 Ford S-Max vs. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2008 Ford S-Max 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford S-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford S-Max weights approximately 472 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford S-Max. 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, 2008 Ford S-Max (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. (148 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford S-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta.
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2008 Ford S-Max | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | S-Max | Jetta |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1271 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |