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.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1060 km in combined cycle
1050 km in combined cycle
1280 km on highway
1270 km on highway
1030 km with real consumption
1030 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.40 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.47 m
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
