2012 BMW 335 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2012 BMW 335 and 2012 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 335 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 2012 BMW 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW 335 | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 335 | Golf |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 4199 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |