2011 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2011 Ford Focus and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 274 kg more than 2011 Ford Focus. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Focus | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Focus | Jetta |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4445 mm | 4557 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1722 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1488 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2614 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 55 L |