BMW 2 series 2018 vs Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| BMW 2 series and Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan have the same engine power, but BMW 2 series torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.7 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 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 2 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 870 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. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2018 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2018 2.0 engine | |||
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 |
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 (kg): | 2`170 | 1`980 | |
| 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 | 8000 | |
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