Car comparison

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6vsHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Jetta IV

2.8 VR6

200 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2005
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Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S

  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Power
200hp149kW
190hp142kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
67.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
67.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
722km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,376mm172in
4,665mm184in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,480mm58in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,519mm99in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,513mm60in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
460L
459L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-SPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6: Power / Torque
  • Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S6,800 rpm4,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.8 s
30.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
200 hp
149 kW
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6 has 10 hp more than Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S and Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
220 Nm
162 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
1,390 kg
3,064 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
235 km/h
146 mph
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR67.4 s
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6 and Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
235 km/h
146 mph
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
227 km/h
141 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,376 mm
172.3 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Power
200 hp
149 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
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9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,376 mm
172.3 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
-
722 km
449 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 1 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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