BMW Z4 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 99 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z4 could require 570 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 Z4) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW Z4 and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 180 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
310 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. BMW Z4 has 70 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 7600 | |
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