2008 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Jetta would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (405 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 849 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Porsche |
| Model | Jetta | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1396 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
