2010 Nissan Altima vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Altima would be higher. Both 2010 Nissan Altima and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 17 kg more than 2013 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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta.
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2010 Nissan Altima | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Altima | Jetta |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1381 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4595 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2675 mm | 2651 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |