BMW 3 series 2001 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 116 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 41 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.3 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 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 11 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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