Volkswagen Golf 2021 vs BMW 3 series 2024
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Golf) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (BMW 3 series) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 136 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 1.2 l/100km + 23.7 kWh/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 14.70 € | 9.40 € | |
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Change fuel prices per unit to adjust the calculation to the fuel prices in your country. Petrol€/lElectricity€/kWh | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | no data | |
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 611 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1642 litres | 1420 litres | |
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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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 222 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`140 kg | 2`475 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`630 kg | 1`950 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 510 kg | 525 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 27 800 | |
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