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):
6.1
6.1
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
900 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.
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.
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.
