2011 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2011 Hyundai i10
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Jetta and 2011 Hyundai i10 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i10. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 438 kg more than 2011 Hyundai i10. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i10. (121 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2011 Hyundai i10 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Hyundai |
| Model | Jetta | i10 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4644 mm | 3565 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1778 mm | 1595 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1482 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2651 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.6 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
