2008 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE
To start off, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is newer by 5 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 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE weights approximately 530 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.
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, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Jaguar |
| Model | Jetta | F-TYPE |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2480 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2053 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2909 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
