Comparison Volkswagen Golf II (5-door) 1.8 (90 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan 2-door (E30, facelift 1987) 318i (113 Hp)
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model: | Golf | 3 Series |
| Generation: | Golf II (5-door) | 3 Series Sedan 2-door (E30, facelift 1987) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.8 (90 Hp) Automatic | 318i (113 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1983 year | 1987 year |
| Production end: | 1987 year | 1991 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.4 l/100 km | 10.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.4 l/100 km | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.34 | 0.36 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 90 hp | 113 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 173 km/h | 188 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 13 sec | 10.8 sec |
| Torque: | 145 Nm @ 3300 rpm. | 162 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | GU | M40B18 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 1781 cm3 | 1795 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3 l | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | 6 l |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 8.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 3985 mm | 4325 mm |
| Width: | 1665 mm | 1645 mm |
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2475 mm | 2570 mm |
| Front track: | 1427 mm | 1407 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1422 mm | 1415 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 120 mm | |
| Front overhang: | 810 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 700 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 345 l | 425 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1145 l | |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | |
| Rear suspension: | Elastic beam | |
| Max weight: | 1400 kg | 1525 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 900 kg | 1065 kg |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | 10.5 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | 1200 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 470 kg | 500 kg |
| Tire size: | 175/70 R13 | 195/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 5.5J x 13 | 5.5J x 14 |