Volkswagen Golf 2020 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: | 300 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 48 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| 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) | |
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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: | 374 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1230 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 106 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`930 kg | 2`055 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`386 kg | 1`495 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 544 kg | 560 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 200 | 21 600 | |
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