Volkswagen Jetta 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 12 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Jetta could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 330'000 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: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Touran, Audi A3 | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Jetta is 3 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 460 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Jetta has 67 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4600 | |
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