2011 Volvo V70 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo V70 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo V70. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo V70. 2011 Volvo V70 has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volvo V70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Volvo V70 | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Volvo | Volkswagen |
Model | V70 | Jetta |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4644 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1482 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2651 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |