Comparison Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) 1.6 (75 Hp) Automatic & BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i (235 Hp)
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model: | Golf | 5 Series |
| Generation: | Golf II (3-door) | 5 Series (E39) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.6 (75 Hp) Automatic | 535i (235 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1983 year | 1996 year |
| Production end: | 1987 year | 1998 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 70 l |
| Power: | 75 hp | 235 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 162 km/h | 247 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 15.2 sec | 7 sec |
| Torque: | 125 Nm @ 2500 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 3300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | EZ | M62B35 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 1595 cm3 | 3498 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3 l | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | 12 l |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 77.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 3985 mm | 4775 mm |
| Width: | 1665 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2475 mm | 2830 mm |
| Front track: | 1427 mm | 1515 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1422 mm | 1526 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 120 mm | |
| Front overhang: | 810 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 700 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 345 l | 460 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1145 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent type McPherson | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Elastic beam | Several levers and rods |
| Max weight: | 1400 kg | 2105 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 870 kg | 1615 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1000 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 470 kg | |
| Tire size: | 175/70 R13 | 225/50 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 5.5J x 13 | R15 |