BMW 3 series 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| 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: | 136 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| 810 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 110 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 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`020 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 9600 | |
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