BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 47 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 132 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 7.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
5.2
Real fuel consumption:
6.1 l/100km
5.3 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
BMW 3 series is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
435 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1470 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 25 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.
Turning diameter:
10 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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
