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Compare: Volkswagen Golf V 1.6 i (102 Hp) vs BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 323i (170 Hp)

Volkswagen Golf VVolkswagen Golf V
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46)BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46)

General information

Brand
Volkswagen
BMW
Model
Golf
3 Series
Generation
Golf V
3 Series Sedan (E46)
Modification (Engine)
1.6 i (102 Hp)
323i (170 Hp)
Start of production
2003 year
1998 year
End of production
2008 year
2001 year
Body type
Hatchback
Sedan
Seats
5
5
Doors
3-5
4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
9.9 l/100 km
12.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
5.6 l/100 km
6.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
7.2 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
11.4 sec
8 sec
Maximum speed
184 km/h
231 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
102 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
170 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Torque
148 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
245 Nm @ 3950 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
BGU, BSE, BSF
M52B25TU
Engine displacement
1595 cm3
2494 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Inline
Cylinder Bore
81 mm
84 mm
Piston Stroke
77.4 mm
75 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
4.5 l
6.5 l
Coolant
8 l
8.4 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1208 kg
1370 kg
Max. weight
1800 kg
1870 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
350 l
440 l
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1305 l
Fuel tank capacity
55 l
63 l

Dimensions

Length
4204 mm
4471 mm
Width
1759 mm
1739 mm
Height
1485 mm
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
2725 mm
Front track
1539 mm
1481 mm
Rear (Back) track
1528 mm
1488 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel
Front wheel drive
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Spring Strut
Spring Strut
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Disc
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
yes
yes
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
195/65 R15 T
195/65R15
Wheel rims size
6J x 15
6.5J x 15