BMW 3 series 2022 vs Volkswagen Golf 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Golf) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 611 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1624 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 114 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`225 kg | 2`060 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`630 kg | 1`445 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 595 kg | 615 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 000 | 16 800 | |
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