Car comparison

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen 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 VI

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2011-2013
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,435 km
    892 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,549kg3,415lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
66.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
71.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
28.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t91kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
1,435km892mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,644mm183in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,778mm70in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,651mm104in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,538mm61in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
139mm5in
-
Trunk volume
510L
586L
Max trunk volume-
1,152L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
66L
CO2 emissions-
119g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 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 VI2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
28.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI 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 VI 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
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 VI2.0 TSI
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
1,549 kg
3,415 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 VI2.0 TSI
236 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI7.5 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI: 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
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI: 3.1 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 VI2.0 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
1,435 km
892 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
236 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
235 km/h
146 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 VI2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 VI2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 VI2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.7 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 VI2.0 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat (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
7.5 s
7.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,549 kg
3,415 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 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
714 km
444 mi
1,435 km
892 mi
CO2 score
-
119 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 174 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 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 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 720 km (448 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 76 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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