2012 Ford Fusion vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford Fusion would be higher. Both 2012 Ford Fusion and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Fusion weights approximately 306 kg more than 2013 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. 2012 Ford Fusion has automatic transmission and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Ford Fusion | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Fusion | Jetta |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1381 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1445 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2728 mm | 2651 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |