Volkswagen Golf 2020 vs BMW 2 series 2018
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.0 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Volkswagen Golf is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 333 HP | 109 - 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 - 420 NM | 190 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 11.9 seconds | 6.3 - 11.3 seconds | |
| In general, Volkswagen Golf are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 2 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 0.9 - 10.2 | 4.4 - 6.7 | |
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Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 2 series. On average, Volkswagen Golf equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 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: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.56 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 9 cm shorter than the BMW 2 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 564 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1237 litres | 1905 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 81 litres less trunk space than the BMW 2 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 2 series (by 668 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`920 kg | ~ 2`160 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`378 kg | ~ 1`512 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 542 kg | ~ 648 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than BMW 2 series. Therefore, BMW 2 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 16 200 | |
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