2009 BMW 328 vs. 2005 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen GTI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen GTI would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen GTI. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen GTI.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 328 (271 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen GTI. (264 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 328 | 2005 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 328 | GTI |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
