2011 Hyundai Accent vs. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2011 Hyundai Accent 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Accent. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 302 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Accent. 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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Accent. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Hyundai Accent | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Accent | Jetta |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4046 mm | 4644 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1482 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2499 mm | 2651 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |