Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSIvsVolkswagen 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 (B8)

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Jetta V

1.4 TSI

170 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedSedan2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,138 km
    707 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSIVolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
170hp127kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.9s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
30.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,138km707mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,554mm179in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,512mm60in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
586L
527L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
55L
CO2 emissions
130g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 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 (B8)1.8 TSIVolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
30.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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
7.1 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 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 (B8)1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 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 (B8)1.8 TSI
1,405 kg
3,097 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 (B8)1.8 TSI
232 km/h
144 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 (B8)1.8 TSI7.9 s
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI: 0.2 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 (B8)1.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI: 1.5 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 (B8)1.8 TSI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 (B8)1.8 TSI
1,138 km
707 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 (B8)1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.9 s
232 km/h
144 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 (B8)1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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 (B8)1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 (B8) 1.8 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 (B8)1.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.9 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 (B8)1.8 TSI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 (B8)1.8 TSIVolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.1 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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
1,138 km
707 mi
753 km
468 mi
CO2 score
130 g/km
-
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 (B8) 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 385 km (239 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 59 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI

  • Is 35 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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