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Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic & Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 1.9 TDI (110 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic
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Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 1.9 TDI (110 Hp)
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Brand: BMW Volkswagen
Model: 3 Series Golf
Generation: 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) Golf IV (1J1)
Engine / modification: 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic 1.9 TDI (110 Hp)
Production start: 2001 year 1997 year
Production end: 2005 year 2001 year
Coupe type: Hatchback
Num. of Doors: 5 3/5
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 6.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 4.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 4.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Fuel tank volume: 63 l 55 l
Emission standard: Euro 4 Euro 3
Power: 231 hp 110 hp
Max power in: 5900 rpm. 4150 rpm.
Maximum speed: 238 km/h 193 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 7.6 sec 10.6 sec
Torque: 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 235 Nm @ 1900 rpm.
Model Engine: M54B30 AHF, ASV
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, transverse
Engine displacement: 2979 cm3 1896 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.2 l 4.5 l
Coolant: 8.4 l 6 l
Fuel System: Direct injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler)
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC OHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 10.2 19.5
Piston Stroke: 89.6 mm 95.5 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 79.5 mm
Wheel Drive: All wheel drive (4x4) Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4478 mm 4149 mm
Width: 1739 mm 1735 mm
Width including mirrors: 1932 mm
Height: 1429 mm 1439 mm
Wheelbase: 2725 mm 2511 mm
Front track: 1471 mm 1513 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1483 mm 1494 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 435 l 330 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1345 l 1185 l
Front suspension: McPherson McPherson
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 2135 kg 1750 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc
Kerb Weight: 1635 kg 1215 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): 1800 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.5 m 10.9 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1700 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 730 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 225/45 R17 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size: 8J x 17 6J x 15