Passat vs Jetta
Volkswagen · Volkswagen
1/4 Mile winner
Jetta
Beats the Passat by 0.08s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Jetta beats the Passat by a hair, finishing 0.08 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Jetta thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
215 hp
189 hp
0–100 km/h
7.8s
7.7s
Top speed
210 km/h
210 km/h
Engine
2.0L Turbo I4
1.5L Turbo I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
250 Nm
250 Nm
Price
$25,000
$21,995
Simulated race times
Distance
Passat
Jetta
100 m
7.057s
7.016s
1/8 mile
10.426s
10.368s
1/4 mile
15.661s
15.582s
1 km
28.024s
27.908s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Jetta is $21,995 vs $25,000 for the Passat — a $3,005 gap. Power: Passat makes 26 hp more (215 vs 189).
FAQ
Which is faster, the Passat or the Jetta?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Jetta is faster, beating the Passat by 0.08 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Passat vs the Jetta?
The Passat hits 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds, while the Jetta does it in 7.7 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Passat produces 215 hp; the Jetta produces 189 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Passat tops out at 210 km/h, and the Jetta reaches 210 km/h.
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