Volkswagen Jetta 2011 vs Jaguar XE 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | n/a NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 58 HP less power than Jaguar XE. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Jetta) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Jaguar XE) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Jetta is 4 cm shorter than the Jaguar XE, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 455 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Jetta has 55 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar XE. The Jaguar XE may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Jaguar XE scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 13 400 | |
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