BMW 3 series and Volkswagen Jetta have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 3 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.8
8.3
Real fuel consumption:
8.6 l/100km
8.2 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
630 km with real consumption
670 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.32 m
4.32 m
Width:
1.64 m
1.66 m
Height:
1.38 m
1.42 m
BMW 3 series and Volkswagen Jetta are practically the same length.
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.
