Volkswagen Polo 2010 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Polo) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 72 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 197 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.4 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2008: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Polo is 15 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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