2011 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 161 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 2010 Nissan Frontier. 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model | Jetta | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4557 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
