2012 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2012 Land Rover Range Rover were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | Jetta | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4644 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1778 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1482 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2651 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 104 L |
