Comparison BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT & Volkswagen Polo III (6N/6KV) 1.0 (60 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model: | M3 | Polo |
| Generation: | M3 (E30) | Polo III (6N/6KV) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT | 1.0 (60 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1989 year | 1997 year |
| Production end: | 1990 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 3/5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.4 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.2 l/100 km | 5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 45 l |
| Power: | 215 hp | 60 hp |
| Max power in: | 6750 rpm. | 4700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 241 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.7 sec | 14.9 sec |
| Torque: | 230 Nm @ 4600 rpm. | 116 Nm @ 2800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S14B23 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2302 cm3 | 999 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93.4 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4345 mm | 3715 mm |
| Width: | 1680 mm | 1655 mm |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2565 mm | 2400 mm |
| Front track: | 1414 mm | 1351 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1435 mm | 1384 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 420 l | 245 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 975 l | |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1600 kg | 1400 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1200 kg | 910 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R15 | 175/65 R13 T |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R13 |