2010 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Jetta would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 198 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Chevrolet |
| Model | Jetta | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4557 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
