Volkswagen Golf 2008 vs BMW 1 series 2007

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Volkswagen Golf
2008 - 2012
BMW 1 series
2007 - 2011
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Volkswagen Golf is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 1 series can be equipped only with rear wheel drive.
Engines: 1.4 - 2.01.6 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 80 - 160 HP115 - 265 HP
Torque: 132 - 320 NM160 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8 - 13.9 seconds6.1 - 11 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.9 - 7.14.4 - 8.3
Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 1 series. On average, Volkswagen Golf equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series.
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Ground clearance: 150 mm (5.9 inches)145 mm (5.7 inches)

Dimensions

Length: 4.20 m4.24 m
Width: 1.79 m1.75 m
Height: 1.48 m1.42 m
Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 350 litres330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1305 litres1150 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 155 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`861~ 1`837
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 46004600
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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