2008 BMW 316 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, both 2008 BMW 316 and 2008 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 316 weights approximately 133 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.

Because 2008 BMW 316 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 316. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 316.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 316 2008 Volkswagen Golf
Make BMW Volkswagen
Model 316 Golf
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 113 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 176 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 92.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 201 km/hour 206 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.9 seconds 8.9 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1375 kg 1242 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 55 L


 

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