BMW 3 series 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 3 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 3.0 | 1.2 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 - 306 HP | 80 - 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 - 580 NM | 132 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 - 11 seconds | 8.4 - 14.9 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Golf. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 - 9.8 | 4.5 - 7.2 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 - 141 mm (5.5 - 5.6 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
| BMW 3 series and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1385 litres | 1495 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 45 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 110 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.9 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`110 kg | ~ 1`970 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`581 kg | ~ 1`373 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 529 kg | ~ 597 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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