Volkswagen Golf 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 67 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 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1010 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2008: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 1385 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 145 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 235 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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