Volkswagen Golf 2018 vs BMW 1 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 228 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 44 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW 1 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 5.7 | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 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 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 1100 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: | 129 mm (5.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 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 1 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of BMW 1 series 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 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 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 493 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1521 litres | 1200 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. 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 321 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`920 kg | 1`930 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`389 kg | 1`370 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 531 kg | 560 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 10 200 | 11 800 | |
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