2010 Toyota Matrix vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2010 Toyota Matrix 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 Toyota Matrix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Matrix (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Matrix should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 41 kg more than 2010 Toyota Matrix.
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 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Matrix. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Matrix | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Matrix | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | 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 | 158 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1424 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4394 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
