2012 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2012 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 130 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 2012 Toyota Hilux is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Toyota Hilux. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Jetta | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4644 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1778 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1482 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2651 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
