2013 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 2013 Volkswagen Jetta and 2013 Maserati Quattroporte were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 556 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 Maserati Quattroporte is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Maserati |
| Model | Jetta | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 5097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1778 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2651 mm | 3064 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
