Volkswagen Corrado 1991 vs BMW 8 series 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Corrado engine produces 150 HP less power than BMW 8 series, whereas torque is 220 NM less than BMW 8 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Corrado reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Corrado is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Corrado consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 8 series, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Corrado over 15,000 km in a year you can save 510 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Corrado consumes 3.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 8 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Corrado 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Corrado) 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 8 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.34 m | |
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Volkswagen Corrado is smaller. Volkswagen Corrado is 73 cm shorter than the BMW 8 series, 17 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Corrado is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 8 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Corrado has 85 litres less trunk space than the BMW 8 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Corrado is 1.5 metres less than that of the BMW 8 series, which means Volkswagen Corrado can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`545 kg | 2`230 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 23 400 | |
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