BMW 1 series 2007 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008

 
BMW 1 series
2007 - 2011
Volkswagen Golf
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 143 HP110 HP
Torque: 300 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9 seconds11 seconds
BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 1 series engine produces 33 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.54.9
Real fuel consumption: 5.8 l/100km5.3 l/100km
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 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 1 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity: 51 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1130 km in combined cycle1120 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway1370 km on highway
870 km with real consumption1030 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Ground clearance: 145 mm (5.7 inches)150 mm (5.9 inches)
BMW 1 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ...  More about BMW 1 sērija 2007 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.24 m4.20 m
Width: 1.75 m1.79 m
Height: 1.42 m1.48 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 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1150 litres1305 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 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`8301`870
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 (€): 46003400
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
Volkswagen Golf has
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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