BMW Z3 1996 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW Z3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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BMW Z3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z3 engine produces 50 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power BMW Z3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z3 consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z3 could require 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z3 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 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 Z3) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW Z3 is smaller. BMW Z3 is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z3 is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. BMW Z3 has 105 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means BMW Z3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`435 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 2400 | |
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