Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 318 ti and Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 1.8

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 318 ti and Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 1.8 [S]ave

Attribute
Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 1.8 ×
BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 318 ti ×
General
MakeVolkswagenBMW
ModelGolf3 Series
GenerationGolf IV (1J1)3 Series Compact (E36)
Modification1.8318 ti
Websitehttps://www.vw.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors33
Number of seats55
Body typeHatchbackHatchback
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19971996
Production to (year)20001999
Performance
Top speed (km/h)201209
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)9.99.9
City consumption (l/100km)11.711.3
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.35.9
Combined consumption (l/100km)-7.9
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveRear wheel drive
Engine typeFuel engine-
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)125140
Max. torque (Nm)170180
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder54
Engine displacement (cm³)1,7811,895
Compression ratio10.310
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,0006,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,2004,300
Cylinder bore (mm)8185
Piston stroke (mm)86.483.5
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
CatalystRegular-
Fuel tank (l)5555
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Front suspensionCoil springs-
Rear suspensionCoil springs-
Front stabilizer+-
Rear stabilizer+-
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsDisc
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 195/65 R15
  • 205/60 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,1494,210
Width (mm)1,7351,700
Height (mm)1,4391,390
Wheelbase (mm)2,5112,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,1951,200
Gross weight (kg)1,6951,660
Minimum boot space (l)330300
Maximum boot space (l)1,1841,030
Front track (mm)1,5131,420
Rear track (mm)1,4941,425
Ride height (mm)-110



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