Ford Escape 2008 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2011
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 Escape is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Jetta can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.3 - 3.0 (petrol) | 1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volkswagen Jetta is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 - 240 HP | 105 - 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 136 - 223 NM | 175 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.5 - 11.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 - 10.5 | 4.2 - 7.7 | |
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Ford Escape petrol engines consumes on average 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than 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: | 4.48 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.48 m | |
| Ford Escape is 16 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 7 cm wider, while the height of Ford Escape is 25 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 934 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Ford Escape has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Escape has 424 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. The Volkswagen Jetta may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Escape is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`986 | ~ 1`901 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5800 | |
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