Volkswagen Golf 2017 vs BMW 1 series 2017

 
Volkswagen Golf
2017 - 2018
BMW 1 series
2017 - 2019
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 230 HP184 HP
Torque: 350 NM290 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.4 seconds7.1 seconds
Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive.
Volkswagen Golf engine produces 46 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.45.5
The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres52 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 780 km in combined cycle940 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway1100 km on highway
BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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)
Ground clearance: 133 mm (5.2 inches)140 mm (5.5 inches)
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Dimensions

Length: 4.26 m4.33 m
Width: 1.79 m1.77 m
Height: 1.48 m1.42 m
Volkswagen Golf is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 380 litres360 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1270 litres1200 litres
Even though the car is shorter, 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 70 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.9 meters
Gross weight: 1`870 kg1`940 kg
Net weight:1`341 kg1`380 kg
Load capacity:529 kg560 kg
Safety: no datano 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 (€): 10 20011 800
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
BMW 1 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
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