BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 58 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 90 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.3
6.7
Real fuel consumption:
5.6 l/100km
7.3 l/100km
The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Jetta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1030 km in combined cycle
910 km in combined cycle
1170 km on highway
1150 km on highway
980 km with real consumption
830 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Jetta gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
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
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.
