2009 Hyundai Atos vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Atos 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 2,479 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (60 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 426 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Atos.
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2009 Hyundai Atos | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Atos | Jetta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |