Volkswagen Golf 1997 vs BMW 3 series 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 22 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Bora | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.39 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1030 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`635 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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