Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2008) 328i (230 Hp) xDrive Steptronic & Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 1.4 (60 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model: | 3 Series | Golf |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2008) | Golf III (1HX) |
| Engine / modification: | 328i (230 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 1.4 (60 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2008 year | 1991 year |
| Production end: | 2011 year | 1997 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 3/5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.9 l/100 km | 8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.8 l/100 km | 5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10 l/100 km | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 61 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 230 hp | 60 hp |
| Max power in: | 6500 rpm. | 5200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 , Electronically limited km/h | 157 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.5 sec | 15.9 sec |
| Torque: | 270 Nm @ 2750 rpm. | 116 Nm @ 2800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N52B30 | AEX, ABD |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 1391 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 3.4-4 l |
| Coolant: | 5.6-6.3 l | |
| Fuel System: | Mono-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, Valvetronic | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.7 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Steptronic | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4541 mm | 4020 mm |
| Width: | 1817 mm | 1695 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1989 mm | |
| Height: | 1421 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm | 2475 mm |
| Front track: | 1500 mm | 1478 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1529 mm | 1448 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 460 l | 330 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 687 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | |
| Max weight: | 2135 kg | 1505 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1655 kg | 1030 kg |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17 | 175/65 R13 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 8J x 17 | R13 |