2009 Honda Fit vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2009 Honda Fit and 2009 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Fit (116 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 1181 kg more than 2009 Honda Fit.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (106 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Fit | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Fit | Jetta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |