2012 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2012 Opel Vivaro
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2012 Opel Vivaro 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 69 more horse power than 2012 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 214 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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | 2012 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Opel |
| Model | Jetta | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4644 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1778 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1482 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2651 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
