Volkswagen Jetta 2011 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 135 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 250 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Jetta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Jetta is 12 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1152 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Volkswagen Jetta has 76 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Volkswagen Jetta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`900 kg | 2`260 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Passat scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 13 600 | |
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