Volkswagen Golf 2009 vs BMW 3 series 2008

	Volkswagen Golf 2009 - 2013	BMW 3 series 2008 - 2012
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	1.4 Petrol	1.6 Petrol
Performance
Power:	160 HP	122 HP
Torque:	240 NM	160 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	8.4 seconds	11 seconds
	Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 38 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	6.4	6.1
Real fuel consumption:	7.6 l/100km	7.2 l/100km
	The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.4 litres more 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
	1030 km on highway	1230 km on highway
	720 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)

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
	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 (kg):	1`960	1`960

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 (€):	4600	6000
Rating in user reviews:	8.5/10	7.3/10
Pros and Cons:	Volkswagen Golf has more power more dynamic roomier boot higher ratings in user reviews lower price	BMW 3 sērija has lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage
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Volkswagen Golf 2009 vs BMW 3 series 2008

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Dimensions