Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 316i (102 Hp) Automatic & Volkswagen Golf VII (3-door) GTI 2.0 TSI (220 Hp) DSG
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| Brand: | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model: | 3 Series | Golf |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E36) | Golf VII (3-door) |
| Engine / modification: | 316i (102 Hp) Automatic | GTI 2.0 TSI (220 Hp) DSG |
| Production start: | 1993 year | 2013 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 2016 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 65 l | 50 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 2 | Euro 6 |
| Power: | 102 hp | 220 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 4500-6200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 196 km/h | 244 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.7 sec | 6.5 sec |
| Torque: | 150 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 1500-4400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M43B16 | CHHB |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 1596 cm3 | 1984 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7 | 9.6 |
| Piston Stroke: | 72 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 6 DSG |
| Length: | 4433 mm | 4268 mm |
| Width: | 1698 mm | 1799 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2027 mm | |
| Height: | 1393 mm | 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2631 mm |
| Front track: | 1418 mm | 1538 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1431 mm | 1516 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 133 mm | |
| Approach angle: | 12 ° | |
| Departure angle: | 13.7 ° | |
| Ramp angle: | 9.9 ° | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 380 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1270 l | |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1650 kg | 1840 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1190 kg | 1295 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 680 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | |
| Tire size: | 185/65 R 15 | 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18; 225/35 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 15 | 7.5J x 17; 7.5J x 18; 7.5J x 19 |