Volkswagen Jetta 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2008

 
Volkswagen Jetta
2006 - 2008
BMW 3 series
2008 - 2008
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 116 HP122 HP
Torque: 155 NM160 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11 seconds10.9 seconds
Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 5 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.95.9
Real fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100km7.1 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 790 km in combined cycle1060 km in combined cycle
800 km with real consumption880 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: 350'000 km330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 4 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3Used 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 m4.52 m
Width: 1.78 m1.82 m
Height: 1.46 m1.42 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 litres460 litres
Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity.
Volkswagen Jetta has 67 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Power steering: Electric power steeringHydraulic 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`8701`880
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 22004600
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Jetta has
  • roomier boot
  • electric power steering
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • hydraulic power steering
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