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 3 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:
1.2 - 2.0
1.6 - 3.0
Performance
Power:
80 - 160 HP
122 - 306 HP
Torque:
132 - 320 NM
160 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.4 - 14.9 seconds
5.6 - 11 seconds
In general, BMW 3 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):
4.5 - 7.2
4.8 - 9.8
Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Volkswagen Golf equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Volkswagen Golf and BMW 3 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
505 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1495 litres
1385 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 45 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 110 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
11.8 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
