2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL PZEV vs. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL PZEV and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL PZEV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL PZEV (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL PZEV should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI weights approximately 95 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL PZEV.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL PZEV. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL PZEV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL PZEV | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Jetta | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1369 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4644 mm | 4557 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1778 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1482 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2651 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
