BMW 3 series 2005 vs Volkswagen Golf 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 58 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.6 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 0.7 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 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| 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 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`045 kg | 1`990 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`510 kg | 1`361 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 629 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 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 | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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