BMW 1 series 2007 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 122 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 1 series consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 480'000 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: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2007 1.6 engine: The BMW N43B16 is a 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine developed from the larger N43B20 and used in BMW models with the 16i designation. Compared with the older N42B18, it received direct fuel injection, a higher 12:1 compression ratio, and a Siemens MSD 81.2 engine management system, but lost the ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2007 1.6 engine Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners. Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
| BMW 1 series is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1150 litres | 1305 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 meters | 11 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`800 kg | 1`810 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`375 kg | 1`190 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 425 kg | 620 kg | |
| BMW 1 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 46 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3600 | |
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