The Comparative Analysis :

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (05 - 08) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 24,800
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (05 - 08) Jetta 1.4 TSI
€ 26,200
 VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14) Jetta 1.6 TDI
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Jetta 1.4 TSI is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Jetta 1.6 TDI.
Jetta 1.4 TSI
Jetta 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (05 - 08)
70.1
78.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14)
70
79.5
70.1 in
Width
70 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (05 - 08)
101.4
179.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14)
104.4
182.8
179.3 in
Length
182.8 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Jetta 1.4 TSI
Jetta 1.6 TDI
3137 lb
Curb Weight
3113 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.77 %
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14)

General

Jetta 1.4 TSI
Jetta 1.6 TDI
1K5/1KM
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Jetta 1.4 TSI
Jetta 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*BLG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Jetta 1.4 TSI
168 hp
104 hp
Jetta 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Jetta 1.6 TDI

Performance

Jetta 1.4 TSI
Jetta 1.6 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Jetta 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Jetta 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.93 lb/hp
Jetta 1.4 TSI
18.67 lb/hp
29.93 lb/hp
Jetta 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Jetta 1.4 TSI
Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Jetta 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
50 mpg
Jetta 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
727 mi
Jetta 1.4 TSI
468 mi
727 mi
Jetta 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
Jetta 1.4 TSI
138.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Jetta 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Jetta 1.4 TSI
Jetta 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data