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.

Compare all specifications:

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


 

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