Volkswagen Jetta 1986 vs BMW 3 series 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 72 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 78 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 70 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Jetta) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Jetta is 11 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
905 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Volkswagen Jetta can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`450 kg | 1`760 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3000 | |
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