Comparison BMW 3 Series (E21) 320 (122 Hp) Automatic & Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 2.3 V5 (150 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model: | 3 Series | Golf |
| Generation: | 3 Series (E21) | Golf IV (1J1) |
| Engine / modification: | 320 (122 Hp) Automatic | 2.3 V5 (150 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1977 year | 1997 year |
| Production end: | 1982 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 3/5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 58 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 122 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 216 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.8 sec | |
| Torque: | 160 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 205 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M20 | AQN |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1990 cm3 | 2324 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.0 l | 4.6 l |
| Coolant: | 8.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.1 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 66 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4355 mm | 4149 mm |
| Width: | 1610 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height: | 1380 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2563 mm | 2511 mm |
| Front track: | 1366 mm | 1513 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1373 mm | 1494 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 145 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 404 l | 330 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1185 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1760 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1243 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 16 |