Volkswagen Jetta II (A2) or Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)?

1984–1992 vs 1980–1988 · Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Jetta II (A2) 4,315 mm, Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 4,545 mm — a 23 cm difference.
Boot: Jetta II (A2) 570 l, Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 640 l.
Lowest consumption: Jetta II (A2) 5.4 l/100 km, Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 6.5 l/100 km.
Power: Jetta II (A2) 40–102 kW, Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 40–82 kW.
Standard equipment: Jetta II (A2) 10 items (CL), Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 12 items (C).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Volkswagen Jetta II (A2)1984–1992 · 8 engines · CL, GL, GT, CSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)1980–1988 · 9 engines · C, CL, GL, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Volkswagen Jetta II (A2)1984–1992no listings	Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)1980–1988no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,315 mm	Length4,405 mm–4,545 mm
Width	Width1,665 mm	Width1,685 mm
Height	Height1,415 mm	Height1,400 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,475 mm	Wheelbase2,550 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–125 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume550 l–570 l	Trunk volume480 l–640 l
Curb weight	Curb weight900 kg–1,050 kg	Curb weight960 kg–1,180 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1984–1992	Production years1980–1988
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines9
Power	Power40–102 kW (54–139 hp)	Power40–82 kW (54–111 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.6 D	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 1.6 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.7 s · 1.8 16V	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 1.8 GT
Top speed	Top speed208 km/h	Top speed190 km/h
Trim levelsCL · C
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim10 · CL	Items in the base trim12 · C
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · Carat	Items in the top trim26 · Carat
Equipment · Comfort1 · 0
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Equipment · Interior3 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels—	R13 Wheels✓
Decorative Moldings	Decorative Moldings✓	Decorative Moldings—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Jetta II (A2) or Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)?

Length: Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 4,545 mm, Volkswagen Jetta II (A2) 4,315 mm (a 230 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,550 vs 2,475 mm. Boot: 640 vs 570 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Jetta II (A2) or Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)?

The most frugal Volkswagen Jetta II (A2) uses 5.4 l/100 km (1.6 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 6.5 l/100 km (1.6 TD).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Jetta II (A2) or Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)?

The strongest Volkswagen Jetta II (A2) makes 102 kW (139 hp) (1.8 16V); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 82 kW (111 hp) (1.8 GT).

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