Comparison BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA) & Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI (115 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model: | 3 Series | Golf |
| Generation: | 3 Series Convertible (E46) | Golf VIII Variant |
| Engine / modification: | 330Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA) | 2.0 TDI (115 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 2020 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption at Low speed (WLTP): | 6.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption at Medium speed (WLTP): | 4.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption at high speed (WLTP): | 3.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 45 l |
| Fuel consumption at very high speed (WLTP): | 4.6 l/100 km | |
| Combined fuel consumption (WLTP): | 4.6 l/100 km | |
| Emission standard: | EURO 6d-ISC-FCM | |
| CO2 emissions: | 244 g/km | |
| Power: | 225 hp | 115 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 3250 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 240 km/h | 202 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.5 sec | 10.5 sec |
| CO2 emissions (WLTP): | 120 g/km | |
| Torque: | 290 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 1600-2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 1968 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4488 mm | 4633 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1789 mm |
| Height: | 1372 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2669 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1533-1549 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1503-1519 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 260 l | 611 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 300 l | 1624 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Independent multi-link |
| Max weight: | 1680 kg | 2000 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1645 kg | 1372 kg |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1600 kg | 1800 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | 1500 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 730 kg | 720 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 80 kg |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 205/55 R 16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 7 J x 16 |