Volkswagen Golf 2020 vs BMW 3 series 2015
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
| 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: | 1.4 Hybrid | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Volkswagen Golf) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (BMW 3 series) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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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 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 0.9 l/100km + 10.1 kWh/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 4.70 € | 10.10 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 39 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2015 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2015 1.5 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: | 273 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 207 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: | 2`020 kg | 2`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`515 kg | 1`425 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 505 kg | 575 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 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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