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: | 245 HP | 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 65 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 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 1.1 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 165 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: | 880 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 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) | |
| BMW 4 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
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`140 kg | 1`990 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 11 200 | |
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