2013 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2013 Volkswagen Jetta and 2013 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 723 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 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Porsche |
| Model | Jetta | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1778 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2651 mm | 2895 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
