Volkswagen Golf 2017 vs BMW 1 series 2017
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volkswagen Golf is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 1 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volkswagen Golf also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.0 - 2.0 | 1.5 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 - 310 HP | 109 - 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 - 380 NM | 180 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 11.9 seconds | 4.4 - 11.7 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 1 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Golf. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 - 9.8 | 3.6 - 7.8 | |
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Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 1 series. On average, Volkswagen Golf equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 122 - 142 mm (4.8 - 5.6 inches) | 130 - 140 mm (5.1 - 5.5 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 493 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1521 litres | 1200 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The BMW 1 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 321 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`851 kg | ~ 1`952 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`315 kg | ~ 1`386 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 536 kg | ~ 566 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 11 800 | |
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