BMW 3 series 2001 vs Volkswagen Golf 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 11 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
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 | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1184 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 20 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 84 litres). | |||
| 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 | 1`750 | |
| 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 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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