Volkswagen Jetta 2006 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005

 
Volkswagen Jetta
2006 - 2008
Volkswagen Passat
2005 - 2010
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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 HP102 HP
Torque: 155 NM148 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11 seconds12 seconds
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): 6.97.7
Real fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100km7.8 l/100km
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 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 790 km in combined cycle900 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway1160 km on highway
800 km with real consumption890 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km480'000 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 years10 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Touran, Audi A3
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.55 m4.76 m
Width: 1.78 m1.82 m
Height: 1.46 m1.47 m
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 litres565 litres
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space.
Volkswagen Jetta has 38 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`8701`950
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 20002200
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Jetta has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
Volkswagen Passat has
  • timing belt engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
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