Volkswagen Golf 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 72 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. 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 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1010 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: | 4.56 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1495 litres | 1385 litres | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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