Volkswagen Golf 2004 vs BMW 1 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 21 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 1 series. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Golf) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 1 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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