Volkswagen Golf 2021 vs BMW 3 series 2015
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 315 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 131 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 130 NM more than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 5.8 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Golf is 34 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 564 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`050 kg | 2`105 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`579 kg | 1`530 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 471 kg | 575 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem less than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 200 | 21 600 | |
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