2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI vs. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S

To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S 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 SportWagen S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S weights approximately 30 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI. 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 TDI (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Jetta Jetta
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 140 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1434 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 5.6 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 7.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 55 L


 

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