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Comparison Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.5 (70 Hp) & BMW 3 Series (E21) 318i (105 Hp)


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Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.5 (70 Hp)
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Brand: Volkswagen BMW
Model: Golf 3 Series
Generation: Golf I (5-door) 3 Series (E21)
Engine / modification: 1.5 (70 Hp) 318i (105 Hp)
Production start: 1974 year 1979 year
Production end: 1975 year 1982 year
Coupe type: Hatchback Sedan
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 5 2
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 10.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.4 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 40 l 58 l
Power: 70 hp 105 hp
Max power in: 5200 rpm. 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed: 160 km/h 173 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 12.5 sec 11.5 sec
Torque: 114 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 145 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Model Engine: FH, FD M10
Engine position: Front, transverse Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1471 cm3 1766 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 3.5 l 4.0 l
Coolant: 4.5 l
Fuel System: Carburettor Carburettor
Aspiration / Turbine: Naturally aspirated engine
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: SOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 2
Compression ratio: 8.2 9.7
Piston Stroke: 80 mm
Cylinder Bore: 76.5 mm
Wheel Drive: Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 4 5
Length: 3723 mm 4355 mm
Width: 1610 mm 1610 mm
Height: 1410 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase: 2400 mm 2563 mm
Front track: 1390 mm 1366 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1350 mm 1373 mm
Ride height(clearance): 125 mm 145 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 368 l 404 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1102 l
Max weight: 1200 kg
Front brakes: Disc Disc
Rear brakes: Drum Disc
Kerb Weight: 775 kg 1030 kg
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.5 m
Tire size: 175/50 R13
Wheel rims size: 5J x 13