2012 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2012 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 578 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Volkswagen Jetta | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
Model | Jetta | Frontier |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4644 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1778 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1482 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2651 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |