Comparison BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 520i (150 Hp) & Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 1.4 (60 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model: | 5 Series | Golf |
| Generation: | 5 Series Touring (E39) | Golf III (1HX) |
| Engine / modification: | 520i (150 Hp) | 1.4 (60 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 1991 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 1997 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 3/5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.7 l/100 km | 8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.2 l/100 km | 5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 150 hp | 60 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 212 km/h | 157 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.6 sec | 15.9 sec |
| Torque: | 190 Nm @ 4200 rpm. | 116 Nm @ 2800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M52B20 | AEX, ABD |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1991 cm3 | 1391 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 3.4-4 l |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | 5.6-6.3 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Mono-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 66 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4805 mm | 4020 mm |
| Width: | 1800 mm | 1695 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2830 mm | 2475 mm |
| Front track: | 1512 mm | 1478 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1526 mm | 1448 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 330 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1525 l | 687 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Suspension with traction connecting levers |
| Max weight: | 2195 kg | 1505 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1570 kg | 1030 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 205/65 R15 | 175/65 R13 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R13 |