Car comparison

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6vsVolkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSI

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
VS

Volkswagen Jetta V

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,391 kg
    3,067 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    527 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,391kg3,067lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
67.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
724km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,376mm172in
4,554mm179in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,480mm58in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,519mm99in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,513mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,512mm60in
Trunk volume
460L
527L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.8 s
26.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
159 km/h
99 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
1,391 kg
3,067 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
233 km/h
145 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6: 0.2 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.2 s
233 km/h
145 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Length
4,554 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Length
4,554 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
-
724 km
450 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6

  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 64 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 67 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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