2011 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 423 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 2011 Ford Crown Victoria 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 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Crown Victoria | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Crown Victoria | Jetta |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1417 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2651 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |