2013 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 127 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 Volkswagen Golf is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf (329 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta.
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2013 Volkswagen Golf | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | Golf | Jetta |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 329 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1508 kg | 1381 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4212 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2651 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.5 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |