BMW 4 series 2013 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 3 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.8 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 4 series consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1340 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Jetta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2013 2.0 engine Volkswagen Jetta 2011 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Jetta 2011 2.0 engine | |||
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: | 481 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1300 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. BMW 4 series has 29 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`070 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 6200 | |
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