Volkswagen Golf 1986 vs BMW 5 series 2003
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 80 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 73 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 86 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 19 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1145 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 190 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`440 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 305 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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