2011 Hyundai Getz vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Hyundai Getz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai Getz would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Getz. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 290 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Getz. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Getz. (125 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Getz.

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2011 Hyundai Getz 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
Make Hyundai Volkswagen
Model Getz Jetta
Year Released 2011 2012
Body Type Hatchback Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1399 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 96 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 125 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1110 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 3830 mm 4557 mm
Vehicle Width 1500 mm 1781 mm
Vehicle Height 1670 mm 1504 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2578 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 55 L