BMW 3 series 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 26 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 100 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.6 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 37 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 40 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 7600 | |
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