2010 Lexus HS vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2010 Lexus HS and 2010 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Lexus HS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus HS (187 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus HS should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus HS weights approximately 245 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lexus HS | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Lexus | Volkswagen |
| Model | HS | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4694 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
