BMW 3 series engine produces 16 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.8
9.1
BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
600 km in combined cycle
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.32 m
4.39 m
Width:
1.64 m
1.68 m
Height:
1.38 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 7 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
660 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
425 litres
905 litres
Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 235 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Jetta (by 480 litres).
Turning diameter:
10 meters
10.5 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Jetta, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
