2013 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2013 Toyota 4Runner 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota 4Runner (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 767 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2013 Toyota 4Runner (377 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. 2013 Toyota 4Runner has automatic transmission and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Toyota 4Runner | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | 4Runner | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1417 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2651 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 55 L |
