2013 Mazda 2 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2013 Mazda 2 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2013 Mazda 2. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2013 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 391 kg more than 2013 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda 2. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
2013 Mazda 2 | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
Model | 2 | Jetta |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2489 mm | 2651 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.6 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 55 L |