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:
129 HP
170 HP
Torque:
168 NM
210 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9 seconds
9 seconds
Volkswagen Golf engine produces 41 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 42 NM less than BMW 5 series.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.0
9.0
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
610 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
790 km on highway
1020 km on highway
610 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:
4.04 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.68 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.40 m
1.47 m
Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 80 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 17 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
345 litres
520 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1145 litres
no data
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 175 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`465
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
