2011 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 70 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2011 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. 2011 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Tundra | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tundra | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 4644 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2651 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
