Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 325 Xi (192 Hp) Automatic & Volkswagen Golf VII (facelift 2017) GTI 2.0 TSI (230 Hp) DSG
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| Brand: | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model: | 3 Series | Golf |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) | Golf VII (facelift 2017) |
| Engine / modification: | 325 Xi (192 Hp) Automatic | GTI 2.0 TSI (230 Hp) DSG |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 2017 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2018 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.8 l/100 km | 8.1-8.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.7 l/100 km | 5.3-5.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.9 l/100 km | 6.3-6.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 50 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 145-148 g/km | |
| Power: | 192 hp | 230 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4700-6200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 228 km/h | 248 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.7 sec | 6.4 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 1500-4600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B25 | CHHA, CXDB |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 1984 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 6 DSG |
| Length: | 4480 mm | 4362 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1799 mm |
| Height: | 1410 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2626 mm |
| Front track: | 1470 mm | 1549 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1521 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 380 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | 1270 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2000 kg | 1870 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1460 kg | 1311 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 690 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 225/40 R18; 225/35 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 7.5 J x 18; 7.5 J x 19 |