Comparison Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 2.3 VR5 4motion (170 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330d (204 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model: | Golf | 3 Series |
| Generation: | Golf IV (1J1) | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.3 VR5 4motion (170 Hp) | 330d (204 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1999 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14 l/100 km | 10.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.9 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 170 hp | 204 hp |
| Max power in: | 6200 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 218 km/h | 231 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.8 sec | 7.8 sec |
| Torque: | 220 Nm @ 3300 rpm. | 410 Nm @ 1500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AGZ | M57D30 |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2324 cm3 | 2993 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.9 l | 7 l |
| Coolant: | 5 l | 10.2 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Number of cylinders: | 5 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.8 | 17 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4149 mm | 4480 mm |
| Width: | 1735 mm | 1740 mm |
| Height: | 1444 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2518 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1513 mm | 1470 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1487 mm | 1485 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 245 l | 435 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1099 l | 1345 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1915 kg | 2155 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1395 kg | 1620 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 8J x 17 |