2000 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 184 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Golf | 335 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1441 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 61 L |
