2012 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2012 Mazda BT-50
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2012 Mazda BT-50 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 (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda BT-50 (141 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 466 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 Mazda BT-50 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 Mazda BT-50 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 Mazda BT-50 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | 2012 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Mazda |
| Model | Jetta | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4644 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1778 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1482 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2651 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
