2012 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2012 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2012 Volvo XC70 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 Volvo XC70 (217 HP) has 47 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 480 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 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 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 Volvo XC70 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. 2012 Volvo XC70 has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Volkswagen Jetta | 2012 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
Model | Jetta | XC70 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4644 mm | 4838 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1778 mm | 1862 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1482 mm | 1604 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2651 mm | 2815 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |