2025 BMW 3 Series vs 2025 Volkswagen Jetta
Too close to call: BMW 3 Series 89.3 vs Volkswagen Jetta 89.1 with these weights. The Volkswagen Jetta is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.2 and it flips.
2025 BMW 3 Series
The 2025 BMW 3 Series is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact sedan with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 330i Sedan, is EPA-rated at…
2025 Volkswagen Jetta
The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact sedan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Jetta, is EPA-rated at 33 …
2025 BMW 3 Series
Toss-upToo close to call: BMW 3 Series 89.3 vs Volkswagen Jetta 89.1 with these weights. The Volkswagen Jetta is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.2 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2025 BMW 3 Seriesoverall 89.3 | 2025 Volkswagen Jettaoverall 89.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 82 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 89.4 | 80.7 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 89.4 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 89.3 | 89.1 |
BMW 3 Series: model-level data · Volkswagen Jetta: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.2 and the answer flips.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPBMW 3 Series
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System25V202000 · 4,557 vehicles
Volkswagen Jetta
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System26V138000 · 48,165 vehicles
- highElectrical System26V185000 · 75,323 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| BMW 3 Series | Volkswagen Jetta | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | 330i Sedan | Jetta |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 33 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,500 | $1,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 BMW 3 Series or the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta?
Too close to call: BMW 3 Series 89.3 vs Volkswagen Jetta 89.1 with these weights. The Volkswagen Jetta is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.2 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 BMW 3 Series scores 89.3 and the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta 89.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 BMW 3 Series or the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta?
2025 BMW 3 Series: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 1 recall. 2025 Volkswagen Jetta: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.