Volkswagen Golf 2017 vs BMW 1 series 2017
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 150 HP | 109 HP | |
Torque: | 250 NM | 180 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.0 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
1130 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
760 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 sērija | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.26 m | 4.33 m | |
Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
Height: | 1.49 m | 1.42 m | |
Volkswagen Golf is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 7 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 360 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | 1200 litres | |
Volkswagen Golf has 69 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 70 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`870 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | above average | |
Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 1 series, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 13 200 | 14 600 | |
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