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Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6

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

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Volkswagen Jetta VI

2.0 TSI

210 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2014
VS

Volkswagen Jetta IV

2.8 VR6

200 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2005

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,361 kg
    3,000 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSIVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Power
210hp157kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,361kg3,000lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
65.7s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
26.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
775km481mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,644mm183in
4,376mm172in
Width
1,778mm70in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,480mm58in
Wheelbase
2,651mm104in
2,519mm99in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,513mm60in
Rear track
1,538mm61in
1,487mm59in
Ground clearance
139mm5in
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Trunk volume
510L
460L
Max trunk volume-
1,470L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSIVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
26.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6 and Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
1,361 kg
3,000 lb
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
1,455 kg
3,208 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 VI2.0 TSI
243 km/h
151 mph
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI7.2 s
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR67.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta VI 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 VI2.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
7.2 s
243 km/h
151 mph
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
235 km/h
146 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 VI2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSIVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Power
210 hp
157 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.4 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,361 kg
3,000 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
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
Range score
775 km
481 mi
-
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
137 hp/t
103 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 94 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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