Volkswagen Golf 1993 vs BMW Z3 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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BMW Z3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 65 HP less power than BMW Z3, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW Z3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.0 | |
| Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Golf) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW Z3) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.29 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf and BMW Z3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 165 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 105 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW Z3, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | 1`435 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| BMW Z3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW Z3, so BMW Z3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 7200 | |
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