2011 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2001 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 222 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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 Passat (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Passat | 2001 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Suzuki |
| Model | Passat | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2260 mm |
