2013 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta

To start off, both 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1209 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 Sequoia 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 2013 Toyota Sequoia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Toyota Sequoia 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
Make Toyota Volkswagen
Model Sequoia Jetta
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5700 cc 1400 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 376 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 544 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 74 mm
Engine Stroke Size 102 mm 80 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type 6-speed automatic 7-speed automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2714 kg 1505 kg
Vehicle Length 5210 mm 4628 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1778 mm
Vehicle Height 1955 mm 1453 mm
Wheelbase Size 3100 mm 2651 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.9 L/100km 4.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 17.2 L/100km 4.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 45 L


 

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