2012 Toyota Prius V vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2012 Toyota Prius V and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Prius V. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Prius V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Prius V weights approximately 85 kg more 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Prius V. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Prius V.
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2012 Toyota Prius V | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Prius V | Jetta |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4615 mm | 4644 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1575 mm | 1482 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2779 mm | 2651 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |