2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2008 Porsche 911 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 87 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Porsche 911 | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
Model | 911 | Jetta |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 405 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 370 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |