Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 vs Volkswagen Passat 2.0T
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 vs 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T for first car?—By mipy
I’m currently in the market for a new car, and I’ve found a couple of these cars in my price range ($8-$10k). I’m looking for something that can be reliable, while also having some extra torque and horsepower for a more fun experience. Between these two cars, I noticed that the Passat is a bit heavier, while sporting a turbocharged engine. Would the difference in weight make up for the engine? I’m not too car-savvy, so please bear with me! Thanks!
Best Answer — By Mighty blue box
personally id go for the volkswagen jetta. to me the jetta has more style and sustance. the passat is over priced for what it is i think. plus the jetta in red is a very sexy car
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Comment by
joe s on 1 January 2010:
Under your conditions I would have to say sportiness of all vehicles is done with a power to weight ratio as well as other factors like suspension etc. . Motorcycles are good for this being they supply more feel of torque when ridden and usually have a really good power to weight ratio. On the other hand they are dangerous. Weight in a vehicle provides safety and reliability in an accident if properly placed. I would have to say the Jetta fits your desires, but I don’t actually agree with your desires. I have a TDI golf and it has lots of torque being diesel’s supply that and it gets 42 on average mpg! A first car in my opinion should be safe, reliable, and cost as little as possible. I wasn’t rich when I bought my first car and spent 3000.00 which was a lot for me. I worked 3 summers to get it and then had to pay insurance on my own.
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