BMW 2 series 2015 vs Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 2 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 42 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, but torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 50 litres | |
| 790 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 three 4x4 versions of BMW 2 series 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.58 m | |
| BMW 2 series is 22 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 2 series is 3 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`100 kg | 1`980 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`455 kg | 1`474 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 645 kg | 506 kg | |
| BMW 2 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 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: | low | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 210 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, so Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 8200 | |
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