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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (99 HP @ 4000 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (241 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 328 2007 Volkswagen Golf
Make BMW Volkswagen
Model 328 Golf
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2995 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 230 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 241 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 1800 RPM
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 55 L