BMW 2 series 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 2 series is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 | 1.2 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 - 231 HP | 86 - 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 - 400 NM | 160 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 - 13.5 seconds | 8.8 - 13.2 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 2 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 - 6.0 | 3.6 - 5.5 | |
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BMW 2 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. On average, BMW 2 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.58 m | |
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BMW 2 series is larger. BMW 2 series is 15 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 2 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1905 litres | 1520 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 2 series has 145 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 2 series (by 385 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, which means BMW 2 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`080 kg | ~ 1`896 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`465 kg | ~ 1`390 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 615 kg | ~ 506 kg | |
| BMW 2 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem more than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Therefore, BMW 2 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 8000 | |
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