Ford EcoSport 2012 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2005
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ford EcoSport is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Jetta can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.0 - 2.0 | 1.4 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 140 HP | 102 - 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 - 215 NM | 148 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 - 14.1 seconds | 7.2 - 13 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 - 8.3 | 5.2 - 8.4 | |
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Ford EcoSport petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Jetta. On average, Ford EcoSport equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.46 m | |
| Ford EcoSport is 31 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 5 cm wider, while the height of Ford EcoSport is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 333 litres | 527 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1238 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. Ford EcoSport has 194 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford EcoSport is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Jetta, which means Ford EcoSport can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`732 | ~ 1`943 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 2000 | |
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