2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE with Conv. & Sunroof vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

To start off, both 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE with Conv. & Sunroof and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn 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 SE with Conv. & Sunroof is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE with Conv. & Sunroof. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE with Conv. & Sunroof. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn weights approximately 36 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE with Conv. & Sunroof. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE with Conv. & Sunroof. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE with Conv. & Sunroof.

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE with Conv. & Sunroof 2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Jetta Jetta
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 168 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 281 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 1700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 5-speed manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1381 kg 1417 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 9.9 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 55 L