Car comparison

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSIvsVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Jetta V

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2007-2008
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2014-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,320 km
    820 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,391 kg
    3,067 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSIVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,391kg3,067lb
1,614kg3,558lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
63.6s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
68.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km433mi
Calculated
1,320km820mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,554mm179in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
527L
586L
Max trunk volume-
1,152L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
66L
CO2 emissions-
132g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSIVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSIVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
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
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
28.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 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
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
1,614 kg
3,558 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 V2.0 TFSI
233 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI7.2 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI: 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI: 2.9 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
696 km
433 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
1,320 km
820 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.2 s
233 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
230 km/h
143 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 V2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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

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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.5 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSIVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.5 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
696 km
433 mi
1,320 km
820 mi
CO2 score
-
132 g/km
Trunk score
527 L
18.6 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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 Jetta V 2.0 TFSIVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 223 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 624 km (388 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 59 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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