BMW 3 series 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 44 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine Volkswagen Golf 2009 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2009 2.0 engine | |||
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 |
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 (kg): | 2`130 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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