Comparison BMW 3 Series (E21) 320i (125 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 328i (245 Hp) xDrive Steptronic & Volkswagen Golf V Plus 2.0 TDI (140 Hp) Plus
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | Golf |
| Generation: | 3 Series (E21) | 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) | Golf V Plus |
| Engine / modification: | 320i (125 Hp) | 328i (245 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2.0 TDI (140 Hp) Plus |
| Production start: | 1975 year | 2014 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 1977 year | 2016 year | 2008 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 | 3/5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.9 l/100 km | 7.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.6 l/100 km | 4.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.8 l/100 km | 5.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 58 l | 60 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 159 g/km | ||
| Power: | 125 hp | 245 hp | 140 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5000-6500 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 182 km/h | 247 km/h | 202 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.9 sec | 6.2 sec | 9.7 sec |
| Torque: | 170 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 1250 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 1750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M10 | N20B20 | BKD |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1990 cm3 | 1997 cm3 | 1968 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.0 l | 5.0 l | 3.8 l |
| Coolant: | 7.6 l | 8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7 | 10 | 18.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 66 mm | 90.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 8 Steptronic | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4355 mm | 4824 mm | 4206 mm |
| Width: | 1610 mm | 1828 mm | 1759 mm |
| Height: | 1380 mm | 1508 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2563 mm | 2920 mm | 2578 mm |
| Front track: | 1366 mm | 1541 mm | 1539 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1373 mm | 1586 mm | 1528 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 145 mm | 165 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 404 l | 520 l | 395 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1600 l | 1450 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, spring | The depreciated rack | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2230 kg | ||
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1090 kg | 1660 kg | 1426 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | ||
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.3 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 225/55 R17 97W | 195/65 R15V | |
| Wheel rims size: | 8.0J x 17 | 6J x 15 |