Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6vsVolkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B5.5)

2.8 30V V6

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2005
VS

Volkswagen Jetta V

1.4 TSI

170 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedSedan2005-2008

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Largest trunk
    527 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Power
193hp144kW
170hp127kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
30.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
574km357mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,703mm185in
4,554mm179in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,702mm106in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,512mm60in
Trunk volume
400L
527L
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 Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V66,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI6,000 rpm1,500-4,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
30.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
193 hp
144 kW
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 has 23 hp more than Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
1,370 kg
3,020 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 (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V67.8 s
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 and Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 3.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
574 km
357 mi
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
193 hp
144 kW
7.8 s
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 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
574 km
357 mi
753 km
468 mi
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 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 Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI

  • Is 330 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 179 km (111 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 127 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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