BMW 3 series 2008 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. 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 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Jetta might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 2 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 | |
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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 | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 1800 | |
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