BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.5
7.8
Real fuel consumption:
8.4 l/100km
8.1 l/100km
The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
640 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
650 km with real consumption
670 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Jetta gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
BMW 3 series and Volkswagen Jetta are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
425 litres
905 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.
