Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSIvsVolkswagen 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 (B6)

3.2 V6 FSI

250 hp3168 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2010
VS

Volkswagen Jetta V

1.4 TSI

170 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedSedan2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    541 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSIVolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Power
250hp186kW
170hp127kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.2s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
30.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
694km431mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,168cc193cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,765mm188in
4,554mm179in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,472mm58in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,709mm107in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,512mm60in
Ground clearance
114mm4in
-
Trunk volume
541L
527L
Max trunk volume
1,067L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSIVolkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI6,250 rpm3,000 rpm6,500 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 (B6)3.2 V6 FSIVolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
30.8 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
250 hp
186 kW
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI has 80 hp more than Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI: 80 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
330 Nm
243 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 (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
1,585 kg
3,494 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 (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
246 km/h
153 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 (B6)3.2 V6 FSI6.9 s
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI and Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI: 1.2 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 (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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 (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI: 2.5 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 (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
694 km
431 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 (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
250 hp
186 kW
6.9 s
246 km/h
153 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 (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 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 (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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 Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI 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 (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.9 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 (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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 (B6)3.2 V6 FSIVolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
8.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 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
694 km
431 mi
753 km
468 mi
Trunk score
541 L
19.1 cu ft
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 (B6) 3.2 V6 FSIVolkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 14 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI

  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 60 km (37 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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