BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 53 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 70 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.5
4.8
Real fuel consumption:
5.6 l/100km
5.8 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1220 km in combined cycle
1270 km in combined cycle
1410 km on highway
1450 km on highway
980 km with real consumption
1050 km with real consumption
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
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1385 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.
