Comparison Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) 1.6 (75 Hp) 4+E & BMW 8 Series (E31) 850 Ci 5.0 (300 Hp)
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model: | Golf | 8 Series |
| Generation: | Golf II (3-door) | 8 Series (E31) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.6 (75 Hp) 4+E | 850 Ci 5.0 (300 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1983 year | 1989 year |
| Production end: | 1987 year | 1994 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.7 l/100 km | 19.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.3 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 90 l |
| Power: | 75 hp | 300 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000 rpm. | 5200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 167 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 13 sec | 6.8 sec |
| Torque: | 125 Nm @ 2500 rpm. | 450 Nm @ 4100 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | EZ | M70B50 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 1595 cm3 | 4988 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3 l | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | 13.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | - |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 12 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 8.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 77.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 3985 mm | 4780 mm |
| Width: | 1665 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2475 mm | 2685 mm |
| Front track: | 1427 mm | 1555 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1422 mm | 1560 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 120 mm | |
| Front overhang: | 810 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 700 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 345 l | 320 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1145 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent type McPherson | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Elastic beam | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1400 kg | 2210 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 870 kg | 1790 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1000 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 470 kg | |
| Tire size: | 175/70 R13 | 235/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 5.5J x 13 | R16 |