BMW 4 series 2017 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 45 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.2 | |
| BMW 4 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Jetta) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 4 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.48 m | |
| BMW 4 series and Volkswagen Jetta are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. BMW 4 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 4 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 4 series scores higher in safety tests, but Volkswagen Jetta is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 36 000 | 7000 | |
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