Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E28) 518 and Volkswagen Golf II (19E) 1.6

Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E28) 518 and Volkswagen Golf II (19E) 1.6 [S]ave

Attribute
BMW 5 Series (E28) 518 ×
Volkswagen Golf II (19E) 1.6 ×
General
MakeBMWVolkswagen
Model5 SeriesGolf
Generation5 Series (E28)Golf II (19E)
Modification5181.6
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.vw.com/
Number of doors45
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanHatchback
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19811983
Production to (year)19841991
Performance
Top speed (km/h)164162
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)1415.2
City consumption (l/100km)11.1-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7-
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.5-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveFront wheel drive
Engine type-Fuel engine
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)9075
Max. torque (Nm)140125
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder-2
Engine displacement (cm³)1,8001,595
Compression ratio-9.3
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,8005,200
Cylinder bore (mm)-76.5
Piston stroke (mm)-86.9
Fuel systemCarburettorCarburettor
Valve control-Ohc
Catalyst-No
Fuel tank (l)7055
Chassis
Front suspension-Coil springs
Rear suspension-Coil springs
Front stabilizer--
Rear stabilizer--
Steering type-Steering rack
Front brakesDisc-
Rear brakesDisc-
Tires size-
  • 185/60 R14 H
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,6203,985
Width (mm)1,7001,665
Height (mm)1,4151,415
Wheelbase (mm)2,6252,475
Kerb weight (kg)1,140880
Minimum boot space (l)460345
Maximum boot space (l)-1,145
Front track (mm)1,4301,427
Rear track (mm)1,4701,422
Ride height (mm)140-



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