Volkswagen Jetta is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 38 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
6.6
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
830 km in combined cycle
1060 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway
1270 km on highway
760 km with real consumption
950 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Volkswagen Passat 2008 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common.
Dimensions
Length:
4.55 m
4.77 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.47 m
Volkswagen Jetta is smaller. Volkswagen Jetta is 22 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
527 litres
565 litres
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Volkswagen Jetta has 38 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Volkswagen Jetta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
