Volkswagen Golf 2017 vs BMW 1 series 2017

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Volkswagen Golf
2017 - 2019
BMW 1 series
2017 - 2019
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
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 - 2.01.5 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 85 - 310 HP109 - 340 HP
Torque: 175 - 380 NM180 - 500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.6 - 11.9 seconds4.4 - 11.7 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.3 - 7.93.6 - 7.8
Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less 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!
Ground clearance: 128 - 142 mm (5 - 5.6 inches)130 - 140 mm (5.1 - 5.5 inches)

Dimensions

Length: 4.26 m4.33 m
Width: 1.79 m1.77 m
Height: 1.49 m1.42 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: 380 litres360 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1270 litres1200 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. 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 70 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters11.3 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 (kg): ~ 1`832~ 1`952
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 13 20014 600
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • also available in 2WD
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 1 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
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