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Volkswagen Jetta VI · Facelift 2014 1.4 TSIvsPeugeot 408 II 1.6 THP

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

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Volkswagen Jetta VI · Facelift 2014

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2018
VS

Peugeot 408 II

1.6 THP

167 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,347 kg
    2,970 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,038 km
    645 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Most powerful
    167 hp
    125 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSIPeugeot408 II1.6 THP
Power
150hp112kW
167hp125kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,347kg2,970lb
1,415kg3,120lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
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Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
66.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
36.4s
Calculated
37.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,038km645mi
Calculated
898km558mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,659mm183in
4,750mm187in
Width
1,778mm70in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,651mm104in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,538mm61in
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
510L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
53L
CO2 emissions
123g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSIPeugeot 408 II 1.6 THPPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP6,000 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSIPeugeot408 II1.6 THP
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.4 s
37.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
167 hp
125 kW

Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP has 17 hp more than Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI and Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
245 Nm
181 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
1,347 kg
2,970 lb
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
1,415 kg
3,120 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 VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
220 km/h
137 mph
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI8.6 s
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP and Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI and Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
1,038 km
645 mi
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
898 km
558 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
220 km/h
137 mph
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
167 hp
125 kW
8.2 s
215 km/h
134 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 VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
Power
167 hp
125 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
Power
167 hp
125 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.6 s
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Peugeot408 II1.6 THP
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSIPeugeot408 II1.6 THP
Power
150 hp
112 kW
167 hp
125 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,347 kg
2,970 lb
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
1,038 km
645 mi
898 km
558 mi
CO2 score
123 g/km
-
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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
VehicleVolkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSIPeugeot 408 II 1.6 THP
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 68 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 139 km (87 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Peugeot 408 II 1.6 THP

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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