Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30VvsVolkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B5)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1998
VS

Volkswagen Jetta IV

2.8 VR6

200 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2005

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30VVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Power
193hp144kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
26.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
590km367mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,376mm172in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,480mm58in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,519mm99in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,513mm60in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,487mm59in
Trunk volume
475L
460L
Max trunk volume
745L
1,470L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30VVolkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 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
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30VVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
26.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6 has 7 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V and Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
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
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
1,450 kg
3,197 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
238 km/h
148 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V7.6 s
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR67.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6 and Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
7.6 s
238 km/h
148 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30VVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Power
193 hp
144 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
590 km
367 mi
-
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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