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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI vs. Porsche Cayenne
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008- | 2008- | 2008- | 2008- |
| Model | Jetta / Rabbit / GTI | Jetta / Rabbit / GTI | Jetta / Rabbit / GTI | Jetta / Rabbit / GTI | Jetta / Rabbit / GTI | Cayenne | Cayenne | Cayenne | Cayenne |
| Trim | S | SE | SEL | GLI | Wolfsburg Edition | Base | S | GTS | Turbo |
| Engines | |||||||||
| Transmissions | |||||||||
| Drivetrains | |||||||||
| Tires | |||||||||
| Audio Systems | |||||||||
| Accessories | |||||||||
| Air compressor generally used to pump up springs or shocks can also be used to inflate tires, balls, etc. | |||||||||
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||||||
| Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | |||||||||
| Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | |||||||||
| Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||
| Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. | |||||||||
| Homelink. | |||||||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||
| Rear disc brakes. | |||||||||
| If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | |||||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||||
| Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |||||||||
| When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||||||||
| Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||||
| Selectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes. | |||||||||
| Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | |||||||||
| Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||||||
| Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||||||
| Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | |||||||||
| Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | |||||||||
| Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | |||||||||
| Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |||||||||
| Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||||||||
| Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |||||||||
| When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||||
| Hitch rated for up to 10,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |||||||||
| Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area. | |||||||||
| Usually part of an overhead console. | |||||||||
| Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat. | |||||||||
| Includes side rails and crossbars. | |||||||||
| Sack attached to rear seat pass-through. Keeps dirty skis from messing up the interior. | |||||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||||
| Automatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air. | |||||||||
| Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||||||
| Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||||||
| Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | |||||||||
| Provides heat soon after vehicle is started. | |||||||||
| Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | |||||||||
| Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | |||||||||
| Maintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls. | |||||||||
| Requires and does not include the value of rear air vents. | |||||||||
| Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||||||
| A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater. | |||||||||
| Provides heat for an extended period of time after the engine has been cut off. | |||||||||
| Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||||||
| Makes rain bead up and roll off the windows. | |||||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||||
| The center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically. | |||||||||
| The rear differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low-speeds on loose surfaces. | |||||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||||
| Valves open in the exhaust at high rpm and/or during brisk acceleration, for power boost and/or richer sound. Valves can also be opened with a switch. | |||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| Changes sound of exhaust and/or appearance of the tips. In some cases might slightly improve performance. | |||||||||
| Exterior | |||||||||
| Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | |||||||||
| Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. Not body color. | |||||||||
| Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||||
| Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering. | |||||||||
| Only listed if a second, smaller spoiler is also standard or optional. No additional value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | |||||||||
| Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof. | |||||||||
| Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||||||||
| Prevent underbody damage when off-roading. | |||||||||
| Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | |||||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||||
| Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||||||||
| Includes CD player. | |||||||||
| CD changer in the glove compartment, trunk, or cargo area, beyond easy reach. Can be in addition to an in-dash CD player. | |||||||||
| A DVD player and two front headrest-mounted screens. | |||||||||
| Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port. | |||||||||
| Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||||||||
| Screen-based navigation system. | |||||||||
| Enables navigation even without roads. Requires and does not include the value of a navigation system. | |||||||||
| XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
| Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||
| Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||
| Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||
| Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||||||||
| We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |||||||||
| Lights illuminate area just ahead and to the side of the vehicle when the turn signals are used or the steering wheel is turned. | |||||||||
| Make it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog. | |||||||||
| Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||||||||
| Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||||||||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||
| LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | |||||||||
| Front row reading lights. | |||||||||
| One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | |||||||||
| Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | |||||||||
| Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||||||
| Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots. | |||||||||
| Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned. | |||||||||
| Reports engine speed. | |||||||||
| Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||||||||
| Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |||||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
| All-weather floormats. | |||||||||
| Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together. | |||||||||
| For carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface. | |||||||||
| Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||||||
| Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||||||||
| Leather beyond the seating surfaces, door panels, and IP top. No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | |||||||||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||
| Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||||||||
| Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||||||||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||
| A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | |||||||||
| Usually also includes synthetic suede on the pillars. | |||||||||
| Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | |||||||||
| No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | |||||||||
| Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | |||||||||
| Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | |||||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
| Motors joining the left and right halves of the stabilizer bars twist them to further reduce roll in turns and disengages them to improve ride quality when not turning. | |||||||||
| Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting. | |||||||||
| Air springs automatically level the vehicle and enable manual adjustment of ride height. | |||||||||
| The stabilizer bars can be disconnected to permit additional wheel travel off-road. | |||||||||
| Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | |||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | |||||||||
| Transmission | |||||||||
| Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission. | |||||||||
Option Package Contents
Basic Package
14-way power front seats
Auto-dimming mirrors
Premium Package
Comfort Lighting Package
Premium Plus Package
Basic Package
14-way power front seats
Auto-dimming mirrors
Premium Package
Comfort Lighting Package
Premium Plus Package
Comfort Lighting Package
Premium Plus Package
Auto-dimming mirrors
Comfort Lighting Package
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6-speed manual AWD w/low range