Volkswagen Jetta 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2008

 
Volkswagen Jetta
2005 - 2008
BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 140 HP177 HP
Torque: 320 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 seconds8.2 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 37 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.55.4
Real fuel consumption: 5.9 l/100km6.0 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres61 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1000 km in combined cycle1120 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway1320 km on highway
930 km with real consumption1010 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

BMW 3 sērija 2008: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km350'000 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: 8 years18 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Volkswagen Jetta 2005 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ...  More about Volkswagen Jetta 2005 2.0 engine 

BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.55 m4.53 m
Width: 1.78 m1.82 m
Height: 1.46 m1.42 m
Volkswagen Jetta is 2 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
Gross weight (kg): 1`9902`045
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 20005600
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Jetta has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • has 4x4 drive
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