2008 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2011 Bugatti Veyron

To start off, 2011 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 3 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 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2011 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bugatti Veyron weights approximately 563 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta.

Because 2011 Bugatti Veyron 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, 2011 Bugatti Veyron 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, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (1,250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1050 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. 2011 Bugatti Veyron 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. 2011 Bugatti Veyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2008 Volkswagen Jetta 2011 Bugatti Veyron
Make Volkswagen Bugatti
Model Jetta Veyron
Year Released 2008 2011
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1984 cc 7993 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 16 cylinders
Engine Type in-line W
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 987 HP
Torque 200 Nm 1250 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.5:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 211 km/hour 408 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.2 seconds 2.5 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1324 kg 1887 kg
Vehicle Length 4200 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1220 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2710 mm