2008 BMW 328 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2008 BMW 328 and 2008 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 328 | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 328 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
