BMW 1 series 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012

 
BMW 1 series
2012 - 2015
Volkswagen Golf
2012 - 2017
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Diesel1.6 Diesel

Performance

Power: 116 HP105 HP
Torque: 260 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 seconds10.7 seconds
BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 1 series engine produces 11 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.83.8
Fuel tank capacity: 52 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1360 km in combined cycle1310 km in combined cycle
1520 km on highway1510 km on highway
1000 km with real consumption940 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Dimensions

Length: 4.32 m4.26 m
Width: 1.77 m1.80 m
Height: 1.42 m1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 360 litres380 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1200 litres1270 litres
Despite its longer length, BMW 1 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. 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 70 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`8401`800
Safety:
Volkswagen Golf is better rated in child safety tests. The BMW 1 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
average

above average
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 86008200
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • better safety assist technologies
Volkswagen Golf has
  • roomier boot
  • higher children safety
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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