Volkswagen Jetta is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 71 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
7.3
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
690 km in combined cycle
820 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
1000 km on highway
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
420'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
4 years
11 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Volkswagen EOS
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series 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
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.
