Comparison Volkswagen Golf VII (3-door) 1.4 TSI ACT (140 Hp) DSG & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 323i (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model: | Golf | 3 Series |
| Generation: | Golf VII (3-door) | 3 Series Sedan (E36) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.4 TSI ACT (140 Hp) DSG | 323i (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2012 year | 1995 year |
| Production end: | 2014 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 50 l | 65 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| Power: | 140 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 4500-6000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 212 km/h | 227 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.4 sec | 8 sec |
| Torque: | 250 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm. | 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | CPTA | M52B25 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 1395 cm3 | 2494 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 74.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7 DSG | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4255 mm | 4433 mm |
| Width: | 1799 mm | 1698 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2027 mm | |
| Height: | 1452 mm | 1393 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2637 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1549 mm | 1408 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1520 mm | 1421 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 142 mm | 130 mm |
| Approach angle: | 12.4 ° | |
| Departure angle: | 17.5 ° | |
| Ramp angle: | 9.6 ° | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 380 l | 435 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1270 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1800 kg | 1760 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1215 kg | 1375 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 640 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 205/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 16 | R15 |