BMW Z3 1999 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. BMW Z3 engine produces 150 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 190 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, BMW Z3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z3 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 590 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2012: It has Haldex Generation V automatic proactive all-wheel drive. System analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. In normal driving conditions it has 100% front to 0% rear torque split. When wheel spin is detected torque can be evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW Z3 is smaller. BMW Z3 is 23 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z3 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 343 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z3 is 0.9 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: | 1`500 kg | 1`960 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 7400 | |
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