Volkswagen Golf 2009 vs BMW 3 series 2008
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 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 | |
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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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 140 - 141 mm (5.5 - 5.6 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
| 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, if possible |
1495 litres | 1385 litres | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`970 kg | ~ 2`110 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`373 kg | ~ 1`581 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 597 kg | ~ 529 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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