BMW 2 series 2016 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. BMW 2 series engine produces 26 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Golf) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 2 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 2 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 2 series is 19 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 2 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | no data | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 2 series has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 600 | 7600 | |
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