2007 BMW 335 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 335 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit. 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 335 | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
