Volkswagen Golf 2011 vs BMW 2 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 50 HP less power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 2 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
| Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Golf) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 2 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 2 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 19 cm shorter than the BMW 2 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 335 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 14 600 | |
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