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:
1.6 Diesel
2.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:
60 HP
163 HP
Torque:
110 NM
340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
16.9 seconds
8.6 seconds
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 103 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 230 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 8.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
5.9
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
930 km in combined cycle
1180 km in combined cycle
1190 km on highway
1480 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:
3.98 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.66 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.47 m
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
520 litres
Volkswagen Golf has 190 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 625 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.
