Volkswagen Golf 2009 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 42 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 28 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2008 1.6 engine: The BMW N43B16 is a 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine developed from the larger N43B20 and used in BMW models with the 16i designation. Compared with the older N42B18, it received direct fuel injection, a higher 12:1 compression ratio, and a Siemens MSD 81.2 engine management system, but lost the ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1495 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 45 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| 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: | 1`870 kg | 1`960 kg | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 3800 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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