BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 58 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
5.3
Real fuel consumption:
7.3 l/100km
5.6 l/100km
The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
910 km in combined cycle
1030 km in combined cycle
1150 km on highway
1170 km on highway
830 km with real consumption
980 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Jetta gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
BMW 3 series is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
527 litres
Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 67 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11 meters
Power steering:
Hydraulic power steering
Electric power steering
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering.
