BMW 2 series 2018 vs Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 6 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 2 series could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 2 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. Note, however, that this BMW 2 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from five 4x4 versions of BMW 2 series 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.58 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 2 series is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 2 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| 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`155 kg | 1`940 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`500 kg | 1`436 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 655 kg | 504 kg | |
| BMW 2 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem more than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Therefore, BMW 2 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 2 series scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, so Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 8200 | |
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