Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 320 Ci and Volkswagen Golf IV Variant (1J5) 2.3 V5

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 320 Ci and Volkswagen Golf IV Variant (1J5) 2.3 V5 [S]ave

Attribute
BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 320 Ci ×
Volkswagen Golf IV Variant (1J5) 2.3 V5 ×
General
MakeBMWVolkswagen
Model3 SeriesGolf
Generation3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001)Golf IV Variant (1J5)
Modification320 Ci2.3 V5
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.vw.com/
Number of doors55
Number of seats55
Body typeStation wagon (estate)Station wagon (estate)
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)20011999
Production to (year)20052001
Performance
Top speed (km/h)224216
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.58.8
City consumption (l/100km)12.5-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.913.2
Combined consumption (l/100km)9-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveFront wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)170150
Max. torque (Nm)210205
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders6-
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,1712,324
Compression ratio10.8-
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,1006,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,5003,200
Cylinder bore (mm)80-
Piston stroke (mm)72-
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)6355
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneHelical spring
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springSuspension with traction connectingevers
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/55 R16
  • 205/55 R16
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4804,397
Width (mm)1,7401,735
Height (mm)1,4101,485
Wheelbase (mm)2,7252,515
Kerb weight (kg)1,4401,285
Gross weight (kg)1,9701,800
Minimum boot space (l)435330
Maximum boot space (l)1,3451,185
Front track (mm)1,4701,515
Rear track (mm)1,4851,495



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