BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 38 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.8
4.8
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1140 km in combined cycle
1270 km in combined cycle
1300 km on highway
1450 km on highway
1000 km with real consumption
960 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Ground clearance:
141 mm (5.6 inches)
141 mm (5.6 inches)
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
1495 litres
1385 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 45 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 110 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.
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.
