Comparison BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (195 Hp) CAT & Volkswagen Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.6 16V (105 Hp) & Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6 (270 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model: | M3 | Golf | Cedric |
| Generation: | M3 (E30) | Golf IV Variant (1J5) | Cedric (Y33) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.3 (195 Hp) CAT | 1.6 16V (105 Hp) | 3.0T V6 (270 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1986 year | 1999 year | 1995 year |
| Production end: | 1989 year | 2006 year | 1997 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.4 l/100 km | 10.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.8 l/100 km | 6.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.8 l/100 km | 12.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | 0.37 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 55 l | 80 l |
| Power: | 195 hp | 105 hp | 270 hp |
| Max power in: | 6750 rpm. | 5700 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h | 192 km/h | 236 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.8 sec | 11 sec | 7 sec |
| Torque: | 230 Nm @ 4750 rpm. | 148 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 368 Nm/3600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S14Z | AZD, ATN, AUS, BCB | VQ30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2302 cm3 | 1598 cm3 | 2987 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l | ||
| Coolant: | 6 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6500 rpm. | ||
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 11 | 9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 86.9 mm | 73.3 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93.4 mm | 76.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4345 mm | 4340 mm | |
| Width: | 1680 mm | 1695 mm | |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1430 mm | |
| Wheelbase: | 2565 mm | 2515 mm | |
| Front track: | 1412 mm | 1513 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1434 mm | 1494 mm | |
| Ride height(clearance): | 145 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 420 l | 460 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1425 l | ||
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Coil spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | ||
| Max weight: | 1600 kg | 1750 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1200 kg | 1225 kg | 1570 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): | 11.1 m | 11 m | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R15 | 195/65 R15 | 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 15 | R15 | R15 |