Jetta Hybrid vs 508 Saloon

Volkswagen · Peugeot

1/4 Mile winner

Jetta Hybrid

Beats the 508 Saloon by 0.00s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Jetta Hybrid beats the 508 Saloon by a hair, finishing 0.00 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Jetta Hybrid thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

170 hp

180 hp

0–100 km/h

8.6s

Top speed

210 km/h

Engine

1.4L I4 Turbo + Electric Motor

Inline-4

Fuel

Hybrid

Petrol

Torque

250 Nm

300 Nm

Price

$28,000

$37,000

Simulated race times

Distance

Jetta Hybrid

508 Saloon

100 m

7.376s

1/8 mile

10.874s

1/4 mile

16.281s

1 km

28.932s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Jetta Hybrid is $28,000 vs $37,000 for the 508 Saloon — a $9,000 gap. Power: 508 Saloon makes 10 hp more (170 vs 180).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Jetta Hybrid or the 508 Saloon?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Jetta Hybrid is faster, beating the 508 Saloon by 0.00 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Jetta Hybrid vs the 508 Saloon?

The Jetta Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds, while the 508 Saloon does it in 8.6 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Jetta Hybrid produces 170 hp; the 508 Saloon produces 180 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Jetta Hybrid tops out at 210 km/h, and the 508 Saloon reaches 210 km/h.

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