BMW 3 series 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 95 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 6.0 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 2 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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`070 | 1`990 | |
| 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 (€): | 10 200 | 9600 | |
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