2011 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Jetta and 2011 Mitsubishi Colt 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 86 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 14 kg more than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2011 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Volkswagen | Mitsubishi |
Model | Jetta | Colt |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4557 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.6 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 47 L |