2005 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (290 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 330 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4557 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
