Comparison Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 2.0 GTI 16V (150 Hp) & BMW 8 Series (E31) 850i (300 Hp)
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model: | Golf | 8 Series |
| Generation: | Golf III (1HX) | 8 Series (E31) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.0 GTI 16V (150 Hp) | 850i (300 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1992 year | 1989 year |
| Production end: | 1997 year | 1992 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 3/5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 19.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.8 l/100 km | 10.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 90 l |
| Power: | 150 hp | 300 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 215 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 6.8 sec |
| Torque: | 180 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 450 Nm @ 4100 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | ABF | M70B50 |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1984 cm3 | 4988 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 5.5 l | 13 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 12 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 8.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 92.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4020 mm | 4780 mm |
| Width: | 1710 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height: | 1405 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2475 mm | 2684 mm |
| Front track: | 1450 mm | 1554 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1434 mm | 1562 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 330 l | 360 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1160 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | |
| Max weight: | 1645 kg | 2190 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1164 kg | 1790 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.5 m | |
| Tire size: | 205/50 R15 | 235/50 ZR 16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R16 |