Volkswagen Jetta is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 48 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.3
6.4
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Jetta could require 135 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
750 km in combined cycle
1090 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway
1290 km on highway
Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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.
