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: | 12 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 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.0 | |
| Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Volkswagen Golf has 4x4: Instead of a center differential, a viscous coupling is installed with a freewheel mechanism to disengage the driven axle during braking. Under normal driving conditions, 95% of the torque is transferred to the front axle. If slippage occurs, the coupling locks and up to nearly 100% of the torque is automatically transferred to the rear axle. If one front and one rear wheel lose traction, the car will not move. | |||
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: | no data | 520 litres | |
| 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`500 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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