2004 BMW 318 vs. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. (8 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 318 | 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 318 | 1 Litre |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 297 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 8 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
