2005 BMW 325 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Jetta would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 113 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2004 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 325 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
