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:
1.5 Petrol
1.5 Petrol
Performance
Power:
150 HP
136 HP
Torque:
250 NM
220 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.5 seconds
9.1 seconds
Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
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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
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:
380 litres
480 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1237 litres
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 100 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.