2011 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta.

Because 2011 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. 2011 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Nissan Titan 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
Make Nissan Volkswagen
Model Titan Jetta
Year Released 2011 2012
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5551 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 522 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5710 mm 4644 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1778 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1482 mm
Wheelbase Size 3560 mm 2651 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.8 L/100km 5.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.1 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 55 L