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Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E36) 325 tds (143 Hp) & Volkswagen Golf VI Variant 2.0 TDI (140 Hp) DSG


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BMW 3 Series Touring (E36) 325 tds (143 Hp)
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Brand: BMW Volkswagen
Model: 3 Series Golf
Generation: 3 Series Touring (E36) Golf VI Variant
Engine / modification: 325 tds (143 Hp) 2.0 TDI (140 Hp) DSG
Production start: 1993 year 2009 year
Production end: 1999 year 2013 year
Coupe type: Combi
Num. of Doors: 5 5
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 10.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 5.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 7.3 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Diesel
Fuel tank volume: 62 l 55 l
Emission standard: Euro 5
Power: 143 hp 140 hp
Max power in: 4800 rpm. 4200 rpm.
Maximum speed: 206 km/h 208 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 10.5 sec 9.7 sec
Torque: 260 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 320 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm.
Model Engine: M51D25 CBDB, CFHC, CLCB
Engine position: Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2498 cm3 1968 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l 4.3 l
Coolant: 8.8 l
Fuel System: Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: OHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 22 18
Piston Stroke: 82.8 mm 95.5 mm
Cylinder Bore: 80 mm 81 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5 6 DSG
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4433 mm 4534 mm
Width: 1698 mm 1781 mm
Width including mirrors: 2003 mm
Height: 1391 mm 1504 mm
Wheelbase: 2700 mm 2578 mm
Front track: 1418 mm 1535 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1431 mm 1508 mm
Ride height(clearance): 110 mm 141 mm
Approach angle: 13.3 °
Departure angle: 11.9 °
Ramp angle: 8.8 °
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 370 l 505 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1320 l 1495 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1910 kg 2050 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1410 kg 1446 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): 1700 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.9 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1500 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 205/60 R15 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size: R15 7J x 17