Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30VvsVolkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

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 V

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2005-2006

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    688 km
    427 mi
  • Largest trunk
    527 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30VVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
193hp144kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,526kg3,364lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
65.6s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
590km367mi
Calculated
688km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,554mm179in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,512mm60in
Trunk volume
475L
527L
Max trunk volume
745L
-
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) 2.8 V6 30VVolkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI: 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 V2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30VVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
26.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.1 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 V2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI 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 V 2.0 TFSI: 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 V2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 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 V2.0 TFSI
1,526 kg
3,364 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 V2.0 TFSI
233 km/h
145 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 V2.0 TFSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI and Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: 0.4 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)2.8 V6 30V
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI and Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: 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 (B5)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
590 km
367 mi
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
688 km
427 mi

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 V2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.2 s
233 km/h
145 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 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

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)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI 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)2.8 V6 30V
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.6 s
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.2 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)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30VVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.2 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,526 kg
3,364 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
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
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Length
4,554 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
590 km
367 mi
688 km
427 mi
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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) 2.8 V6 30VVolkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Is 76 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 97 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 52 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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