Comparison Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 2.3 VR5 4motion (170 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330d (204 Hp) Automatic & Honda Accord Inspire (CB5) AZ-i 2.0 (160 Hp)
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | BMW | Honda |
| Model: | Golf | 3 Series | Inspire |
| Generation: | Golf IV (1J1) | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) | Accord Inspire (CB5) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.3 VR5 4motion (170 Hp) | 330d (204 Hp) Automatic | AZ-i 2.0 (160 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1999 year | 2003 year | 1989 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 2005 year | 1991 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Combi | Sedan |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 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 | 9.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 63 l | 65 l |
| Power: | 170 hp | 204 hp | 160 hp |
| Max power in: | 6200 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 6700 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. | 186 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AGZ | M57D30 | G20A |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2324 cm3 | 2993 cm3 | 1996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.9 l | 7 l | 5.2 l |
| Coolant: | 5 l | 10.2 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.8 | 17 | 9.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90.2 mm | 90 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 4149 mm | 4480 mm | 4690 mm |
| Width: | 1735 mm | 1740 mm | 1695 mm |
| Height: | 1444 mm | 1410 mm | 1355 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2518 mm | 2725 mm | 2805 mm |
| Front track: | 1513 mm | 1470 mm | 1465 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1487 mm | 1485 mm | 1470 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 155 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 245 l | 435 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1099 l | 1345 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Double wishbone |
| Max weight: | 1915 kg | 2155 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1395 kg | 1620 kg | 1270 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11 m | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 225/45 R17 | 175/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 8J x 17 |