Volkswagen Jetta 2006 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 14 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Passat engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.6 engine Volkswagen Passat 2005 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners. Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is smaller. Volkswagen Jetta is 21 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 | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Volkswagen Jetta has 38 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
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