Comparison Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) 1.6 (75 Hp) 4+E & BMW 8 Series (E31) 850 Ci 5.0 (300 Hp) & Audi A4 (B6 8E) 1.8 T (150 Hp) Multitronic
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | Golf | 8 Series | A4 |
| Generation: | Golf II (3-door) | 8 Series (E31) | A4 (B6 8E) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.6 (75 Hp) 4+E | 850 Ci 5.0 (300 Hp) | 1.8 T (150 Hp) Multitronic |
| Production start: | 1983 year | 1989 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 1987 year | 1994 year | 2002 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Coupe | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.7 l/100 km | 19.8 l/100 km | 11.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.3 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km | 6.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.4 l/100 km | 8.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 90 l | 70 l |
| Power: | 75 hp | 300 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000 rpm. | 5200 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 167 km/h | 250 km/h | 219 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 13 sec | 6.8 sec | 9.2 sec |
| Torque: | 125 Nm @ 2500 rpm. | 450 Nm @ 4100 rpm. | 210 Nm @ 1750-4600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | EZ | M70B50 | AVJ |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | |
| Engine displacement: | 1595 cm3 | 4988 cm3 | 1781 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3 l | 7.5 l | 3.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | 13.0 l | 6.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | - | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 12 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 5 | |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 8.8 | 9.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 77.4 mm | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | Multitronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 3985 mm | 4780 mm | 4548 mm |
| Width: | 1665 mm | 1855 mm | 1772 mm |
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1340 mm | 1428 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2475 mm | 2685 mm | 2650 mm |
| Front track: | 1427 mm | 1555 mm | 1528 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1422 mm | 1560 mm | 1526 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 120 mm | ||
| Front overhang: | 810 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 700 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 345 l | 320 l | 445 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1145 l | 720 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent type McPherson | Wishbone | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Elastic beam | Helical spring | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 1400 kg | 2210 kg | 1965 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 870 kg | 1790 kg | 1415 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | ||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | 11.1 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1000 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 470 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 175/70 R13 | 235/50 R16 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 5.5J x 13 | R16 | R15 |