2006 BMW 325 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,997 cc, 2006 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 325 | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 325 | Golf |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2000 cc |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1782 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |