BMW 3 series 2012 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 79 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.4 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 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 30 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 6200 | |
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