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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 4.6 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 50 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
| By specification BMW 4 series consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 610 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 128 mm (5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 4 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
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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 | 1233 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 4 series has 138 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 4 series (by 67 litres). | |||
| 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`155 kg | 2`020 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`615 kg | 1`430 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 540 kg | 590 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 11 200 | |
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