Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2019
VS

Volkswagen Jetta VI

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,610 km
    1,000 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
73.8s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
28.5s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,610km1,000mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,644mm183in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,778mm70in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,651mm104in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,538mm61in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
139mm5in
Trunk volume
586L
510L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
55L
CO2 emissions
107g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.5 s
26.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
1,375 kg
3,031 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)2.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI7.9 s
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI7.5 s

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

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI: 3.6 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)2.0 TDI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
1,610 km
1,000 mi
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
237 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
236 km/h
147 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)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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 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

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)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
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

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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)2.0 TDIVolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
1,610 km
1,000 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
107 g/km
-
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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) 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI
Consumption4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.17 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.55 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used615 L162 US gal135 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,076 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 895 km (556 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 76 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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