2007 BMW 328 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2007 BMW 328 and 2007 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 2007 BMW 328 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 328 | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 328 | Jetta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |