BMW 8 series 1993 vs Volkswagen Corrado 1991
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 150 HP more power than Volkswagen Corrado, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Volkswagen Corrado. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Corrado is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 8 series consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Corrado, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 8 series could require 510 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 8 series consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Corrado. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Corrado gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Corrado) 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 8 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.31 m | |
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BMW 8 series is larger. BMW 8 series is 73 cm longer than the Volkswagen Corrado, 17 cm wider, while the height of BMW 8 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 8 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 8 series has 85 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Corrado. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 8 series is 1.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Corrado, which means BMW 8 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 600 | 5600 | |
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