BMW 3 series 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 21 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 10 NM less 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): | 6.0 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, 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: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine Volkswagen Golf 2009 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
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 | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 45 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 1`970 | 1`940 | |
| 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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