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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 41 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 4 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 4 series could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 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 4 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. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 4 series is larger, but lower. BMW 4 series is 37 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 4 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 380 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 101 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.4 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`070 kg | 1`850 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 11 200 | |
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