Comparison BMW 7 Series L (E38) 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic & Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 2.0 (115 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model: | 7 Series | Golf |
| Generation: | 7 Series L (E38) | Golf III (1HX) |
| Engine / modification: | 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic | 2.0 (115 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 1991 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 1997 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 3/5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 18.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.6 l/100 km | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 95 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 235 hp | 115 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 240 km/h | 198 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.4 sec | 10.1 sec |
| Torque: | 320 Nm @ 3300 rpm. | 170 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | 2E, ADY, AGG | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 3498 cm3 | 1984 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 3.8 l |
| Coolant: | 12.0 l | 5.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Steptronic | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 5124 mm | 4020 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1695 mm |
| Height: | 1425 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 2475 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1478 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1462 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 330 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1160 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Suspension with traction connecting levers |
| Max weight: | 2360 kg | 1610 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1825 kg | 1110 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.2 m | |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 185/60 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R14 |