2013 Dodge DART vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2013 Dodge DART and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2013 Dodge DART. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge DART. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DART weights approximately 58 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DART. (197 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DART.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Dodge DART | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | DART | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1439 kg | 1381 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4672 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1465 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2703 mm | 2651 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
