BMW 1 series 2017 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. BMW 1 series engine produces 126 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2017: It has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. The system analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. Under normal driving conditions, the torque split is 100% front to 0% rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 128 mm (5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 1 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of BMW 1 series 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.49 m | |
| BMW 1 series is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 343 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1233 litres | |
| BMW 1 series has 17 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 33 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 1 series, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 11 200 | |
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