Car comparison

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6vsVolkswagen Jetta VI · Facelift 2014 1.4 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 VI · Facelift 2014

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2018

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
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,347 kg
    2,970 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
Power
200hp149kW
150hp112kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,347kg2,970lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
67.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
36.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,038km645mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,376mm172in
4,659mm183in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,778mm70in
Height
1,480mm58in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,519mm99in
2,651mm104in
Front track
1,513mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,538mm61in
Trunk volume
460L
510L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
55L
CO2 emissions-
123g/km

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 VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 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 VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.8 s
36.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
148 km/h
92 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 VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6 has 50 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 Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6: 50 hp (37 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 VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 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 VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
1,347 kg
2,970 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 VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
220 km/h
137 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 VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6 and Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI: 1.2 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 VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
220 km/h
137 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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,347 kg
2,970 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
-
1,038 km
645 mi
CO2 score
-
123 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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