2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn with Nav. vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2.5L SE
To start off, both 2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn with Nav. and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2.5L SE 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 SportWagen 2.5L SE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn with Nav. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2.5L SE. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn with Nav. should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2.5L SE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2.5L SE weights approximately 28 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn with Nav..
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Jetta GLI Autobahn with Nav. (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2.5L SE. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn with Nav. will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2.5L SE. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2.5L SE has automatic transmission and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn with Nav. has manual transmission. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn with Nav. will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2.5L SE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn with Nav. | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2.5L SE | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Jetta | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 197 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1778 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2651 mm | 2651 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
