Car comparison

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6vsVolkswagen Jetta VI · Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI

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

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,425 kg
    3,142 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
150hp112kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
67.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
75.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
38.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,310km814mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
1,968cc120cu 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-
109g/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 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI: 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 20142.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.8 s
38.0 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
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
11.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
146 km/h
91 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 20142.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6 has 50 hp more than Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI 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 20142.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 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 20142.0 TDI
1,425 kg
3,142 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 20142.0 TDI
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 20142.0 TDI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6 and Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI: 1.5 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
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20142.0 TDI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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 20142.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 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 20142.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 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 20142.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
-
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 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
-
1,310 km
814 mi
CO2 score
-
109 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
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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