Volkswagen Jetta 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.9 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): | 6.9 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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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 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 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: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.6 engine | |||
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 (€): | 1800 | 4200 | |
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