2009 Nissan Titan vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Titan 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Nissan Titan | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Titan | Jetta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5551 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4060 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 55 L |