2011 Lancia Musa 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 Lancia Musa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Lancia Musa would be higher. At 1,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2011 Lancia Musa. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2011 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 227 kg more than 2011 Lancia Musa. 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, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lancia Musa. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lancia Musa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lancia Musa | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Musa | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2651 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
