BMW 1 series 2004 vs Volkswagen Golf 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 73 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Golf) 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 1 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 610'000 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 Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Volkswagen Bora, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 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 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 1305 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 155 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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