BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 47 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 132 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 7.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.2
5.9
Real fuel consumption:
5.3 l/100km
6.1 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Volkswagen Golf is 8 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
435 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1470 litres
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
10 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
