BMW 5 series 1990 vs Volkswagen Jetta 1986
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 72 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 78 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 5 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: | 4.72 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 5 series is 40 cm longer than the Volkswagen Jetta, 9 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 905 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Jetta, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`955 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1400 | |
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