2007 BMW 328 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 BMW 328 and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. 2007 Volkswagen Golf has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 328 | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 328 | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |