BMW 1 series 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 94 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.4 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 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 850 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) | |
| BMW 1 sērija 2008 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 2008 2.0 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 |
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 | 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 (kg): | 1`920 | 1`910 | |
| 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 (€): | 4600 | 3400 | |
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