Volkswagen Golf 2020 vs BMW 3 series 2022
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 75 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 6.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 980 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) | 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 | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1624 litres | 1510 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 114 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 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`000 kg | 2`295 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`372 kg | 1`700 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 628 kg | 595 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 24 000 | |
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