2011 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2011 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Jetta and 2011 Renault Twingo 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) has 66 more horse power than 2011 Renault Twingo. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 514 kg more than 2011 Renault Twingo. 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Twingo. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2011 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Renault |
| Model | Jetta | Twingo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4644 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1778 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1482 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2651 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
