Volkswagen Jetta 2009 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 52 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2010 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 | |
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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 | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Volkswagen Jetta has 38 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 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 (kg): | 1`870 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4800 | |
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