BMW 3 series 1987 vs Volkswagen Vento 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 162 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 38 HP more power than Volkswagen Vento, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Volkswagen Vento. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 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 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Vento. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Vento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 7 years | 34 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. | |||
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`545 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 800 | |
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