2010 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2010 Lancia Musa
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Jetta and 2010 Lancia Musa were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2010 Lancia Musa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2010 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 254 kg more than 2010 Lancia Musa. 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 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lancia Musa. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lancia Musa. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta has automatic transmission and 2010 Lancia Musa has manual transmission. 2010 Lancia Musa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | 2010 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Lancia |
| Model | Jetta | Musa |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4557 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 47 L |
