BMW 2 series 2017 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. BMW 2 series engine produces 116 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the BMW 2 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 2 series 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2012: It has Haldex Generation V automatic proactive all-wheel drive. System analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. In normal driving conditions it has 100% front to 0% rear torque split. When wheel spin is detected torque can be evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Seat Leon, Audi S3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 2 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| BMW 2 series is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 343 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 2 series has 47 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 7600 | |
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