2007 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 887 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2009 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 325 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
