2010 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche Panamera would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (113 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 571 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.
Because 2010 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera 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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Panamera | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | Panamera | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1289 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2651 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
