BMW 3 series 1987 vs Volkswagen Jetta 1986
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 12 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 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 | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`545 | 1`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 1400 | |
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