BMW 4 series 2013 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 24 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Jetta) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 4 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.48 m | |
| BMW 4 series and Volkswagen Jetta are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1300 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. BMW 4 series has 29 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 600 | 6800 | |
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