BMW 4 series 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 126 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 4 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 4 series is larger, but lower. BMW 4 series is 38 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 4 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 343 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1300 litres | no data | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 4 series has 138 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.9 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means BMW 4 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`160 kg | 1`990 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 11 200 | |
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