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Comparison Volkswagen Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 TDI 4motion (115 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) 318i (143 Hp)


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Volkswagen Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 TDI 4motion (115 Hp)
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) 318i (143 Hp)
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Brand: Volkswagen BMW
Model: Golf 3 Series
Generation: Golf IV Variant (1J5) 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009)
Engine / modification: 1.9 TDI 4motion (115 Hp) 318i (143 Hp)
Production start: 1999 year 2009 year
Production end: 2001 year 2012 year
Coupe type: Combi Sedan
Num. of Doors: 5 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 8.5 l/100 km 8.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 5.0 l/100 km 5.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 6.7 l/100 km 6.3 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.26
Fuel tank volume: 62 l 63 l
Emission standard: 3 Euro 5
CO2 emissions: 146 g/km
Power: 115 hp 143 hp
Max power in: 4000 rpm. 6000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 192 km/h 210 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 11.5 sec 9.1 sec
Torque: 310 Nm 190 Nm @ 4250 rpm.
Model Engine: AJM, AUY N43B20
Engine position: Front, transverse Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1896 cm3 1995 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4 l 4.3 l
Coolant: 6 l 8.4 l
Fuel System: Pump-nozzle (Unit Injector) Direct injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharging
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: ohc
Number of cylinders: 4 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 18.5 12
Piston Stroke: 90 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm
Wheel Drive: All wheel drive (4x4) Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 6
Length: 4397 mm 4531 mm
Width: 1737 mm 1817 mm
Width including mirrors: 1989 mm
Height: 1421 mm
Wheelbase: 2760 mm
Front track: 1506 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1535 mm
Ride height(clearance): 144 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 410 l 460 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1370 l
Front suspension: Independent type McPherson Independent, spring
Rear suspension: Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer Multi-link independent
Max weight: 2000 kg 1880 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1420 kg 1360 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Cone worm with recirculation balls Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.0 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1250 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 695 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 195/65 R15 205/55 R16 91H
Wheel rims size: 6J x 15 7J x 16