Comparison Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 1.6 16V (105 Hp) & Saab 900 I 2.0 i 16V Turbo (175 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 318 is (140 Hp)
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | Saab | BMW |
| Model: | Golf | 900 | 3 Series |
| Generation: | Golf IV (1J1) | 900 I | 3 Series Sedan (E36) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.6 16V (105 Hp) | 2.0 i 16V Turbo (175 Hp) | 318 is (140 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 1986 year | 1991 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 1993 year | 1996 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3/5 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.6 l/100 km | 11.2 l/100 km | 7.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.7 l/100 km | 6.8 l/100 km | 6.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.2 l/100 km | 7.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 63 l | 65 l |
| Power: | 105 hp | 175 hp | 140 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 192 km/h | 210 km/h | 213 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10 sec | 8.7 sec | 10.2 sec |
| Torque: | 148 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 273 Nm/2800 rpm. | 175 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AZD, ATN, AUS, BCB | M42B18 | |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1598 cm3 | 1985 cm3 | 1796 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l | 5 l | |
| Coolant: | 6 l | 6.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 9 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.9 mm | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 76.5 mm | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4149 mm | 4680 mm | 4433 mm |
| Width: | 1735 mm | 1690 mm | 1698 mm |
| Height: | 1439 mm | 1420 mm | 1393 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2511 mm | 2515 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1513 mm | 1430 mm | 1418 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1494 mm | 1440 mm | 1431 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 330 l | 600 l | 435 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1184 l | 1600 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1750 kg | 1740 kg | 1700 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1100 kg | 1315 kg | 1240 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 175/80 R14 | 195/60 VR15 | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 | R15 |