2012 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2012 Fiat 500 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 102 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 460 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Fiat |
| Model | Jetta | 500 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4644 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1778 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1482 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2651 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |
