Volkswagen Jetta 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2005

 
Volkswagen Jetta
2006 - 2008
BMW 3 series
2005 - 2007
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: 170 HP122 HP
Torque: 350 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 seconds11 seconds
Volkswagen Jetta is more dynamic to drive.
Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 48 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.95.6
Real fuel consumption: 6.6 l/100km6.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres61 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 930 km in combined cycle1080 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway1380 km on highway
830 km with real consumption960 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: 420'000 km390'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 6 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda SuperbUsed 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.

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
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data460 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`9901`950
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 22004600
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Jetta has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • electric power steering
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • hydraulic power steering
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