2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE PZEV vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE PZEV and 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition 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 SportWagen SE PZEV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE PZEV (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE PZEV should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE PZEV weights approximately 25 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition. 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 TDI Cup Edition (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE PZEV. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE PZEV. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE PZEV has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE PZEV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE PZEV 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Jetta Jetta
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 170 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1490 kg 1465 kg
Vehicle Length 4557 mm 4554 mm
Vehicle Width 1781 mm 1781 mm
Vehicle Height 1504 mm 1458 mm
Wheelbase Size 2578 mm 2578 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 7.8 L/100km 5.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.2 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 55 L


 

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