2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI vs. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE 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 SE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE (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 SE should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE weights approximately 56 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 SE. (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 SE. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE | |
| 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 | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1490 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 | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
