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:
160 HP
170 HP
Torque:
225 NM
210 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.3 seconds
9 seconds
Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 10 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 15 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite less power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
9.0
Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
580 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
790 km on highway
1020 km on highway
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:
1.70 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, 15 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
330 litres
520 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1145 litres
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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.
