Volkswagen Golf 2008 vs BMW 1 series 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 37 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.2 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 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.6 engine BMW 1 sērija 2009 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | 1150 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The BMW 1 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 155 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4200 | |
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