Volkswagen Jetta / Vento / Bora (2008 – 2013) vs Proton Persona (2007 – 2016): specs compared
The Volkswagen Jetta / Vento / Bora is the more powerful of the two, with up to 120 hp against 111 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.9 s against 11.5 s. The Proton Persona is the lighter car, from 1,170 kg against 1,265 kg. At 4,539 mm, the Volkswagen Jetta / Vento / Bora is 61 mm longer than the Proton Persona.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Jetta / Vento / Bora
2008 – 2013
|
Proton
Persona
2007 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Malaysia |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2007 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 120 hp | 111 hp |
| Torque | 145 – 179 Nm | 148 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.9 – 12.0 s | 11.5 – 13.9 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 190 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 6.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,539 mm | 4,478 mm |
| Width | 1,773 mm | 1,725 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,609 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,265 – 1,275 kg | 1,170 – 1,195 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.