BMW Z3 1996 vs Volkswagen Golf 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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BMW Z3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z3 engine produces 65 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power BMW Z3 reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.9 | |
| BMW Z3 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.41 m | |
| BMW Z3 and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length. | |||
| 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`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| BMW Z3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW Z3, so BMW Z3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 2200 | |
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