2009 BMW 335 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,496 cc, 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 335 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1895 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
