Volkswagen Golf 2011 vs BMW 1 series 2011
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| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volkswagen Golf is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 1 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.2 - 2.0 | 1.6 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 - 265 HP | 95 - 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 - 350 NM | 180 - 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 - 12.1 seconds | 4.7 - 12.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 - 8.2 | 3.8 - 8.0 | |
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Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 1 series. On average, Volkswagen Golf equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 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: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 130 - 140 mm (5.1 - 5.5 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 8 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 110 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.3 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`946 | ~ 1`889 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 8600 | |
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