2009 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Wrangler 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Wrangler (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 673 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2009 Jeep Wrangler (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta.
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2009 Jeep Wrangler | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
Model | Wrangler | Jetta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |