BMW 3 series 1983 vs Volkswagen Vento 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Vento, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Vento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Vento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Vento. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 35 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Vento might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Vento engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Vento, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
425 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Vento, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`490 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 1000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW 3 sērija has
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