BMW 1 series 2004 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003

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BMW 1 series
2004 - 2007
Volkswagen Golf
2003 - 2006
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 1 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.6 - 3.01.4 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 116 - 265 HP75 - 250 HP
Torque: 150 - 340 NM126 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.1 - 11 seconds6.2 - 16.7 seconds
In general, BMW 1 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Golf. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.6 - 9.45.0 - 10.7
BMW 1 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, BMW 1 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.23 m4.21 m
Width: 1.75 m1.76 m
Height: 1.43 m1.48 m
BMW 1 series is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 330 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1150 litres1305 litres
Despite its longer length, This could mean that the BMW 1 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 155 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
Gross weight: ~ 1`792 kg~ 1`861 kg
Net weight:~ 1`293 kg~ 1`309 kg
Load capacity:~ 499 kg~ 552 kg
BMW 1 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety:
Quality:
above average

high
Average price (€): 30001600
Rating in user reviews: 8.2/10 8.2/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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