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: | 8.8 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. 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 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 2 sērija has 4x4: This generation BMW features the Haldex Generation V proactive all-wheel-drive system, which sends 100% of torque to the front wheels as standard. The system analyzes data from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement if required. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split equally between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
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 | no data | |
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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. | |||
| 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`245 | 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 115 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, so Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 11 800 | |
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