BMW Z3 2000 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. BMW Z3 engine produces 130 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 170 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, BMW Z3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 6.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW Z3 consumes 2.7 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 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW Z3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Seat Leon, Audi S3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW Z3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 165 litres | 343 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. BMW Z3 has 178 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 8200 | |
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