2011 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Jetta and 2011 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 148 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Porsche |
Model | Jetta | 911 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4644 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1778 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1482 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2651 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |