BMW 3 Series Sedan vs Volkswagen Golf GTI Comparison

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Things we like	Superb performance Luxury cabin Great ride quality Read More	Sporty stance and performance Agile handling Read More
Things we don't like	Limited usable boot space Huge expensive Some tech features missing Read More	Stiff ride quality Limited boot space Read More

Engine and Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	7 Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	DCT
Drive Type	RWD	FWD
No Of Cylinders	4	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	--
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	--
Engine	--	2.0L TSI

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Performance

Engine Displacement	1598 cc	1998 cc
Power	136	245Hp
Torque	220 Nm	370Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Acceleration	8.9 s	--
Mileage Highway	20.8 kmpl	--
Top Speed	210 kmph	--
Mileage City	13 kmpl	--

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	480 L L	374 L
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60 L L	50 L
Length	4624 mm mm	4287 mm
Width	2031 mm mm	1789 mm
Height	1429 mm mm	1463 mm
Wheel Base	2810 mm mm	2631 mm
Front Tread	1543 mm	--
Rear Tread	1583 mm	--
No Of Doors	4	5
Kerb Weight	1460 kg kg	--
Gross Weight	1935 kg kg	--
Front Headroom	1023 mm mm	--
Rear Headroom	957 mm	--

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Suspension, Steering , Brakes & Tyres

Steering Type	Power	Power
Alloy Wheel Size	16 Inch	18 Inch
Front Suspension	Adaptive Suspension	--
Steering Column	Adjustable	--
Rear Suspension	Adaptive Suspension	--
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	--
Tyre Type	Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	--
Wheel Size	R16	--
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	--
Shock Absorbers Type	Coil Spring	--
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	--
Rear Brake Type	Discs	--

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Safety

Smart Access Card Entry	No	--
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	--
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	--
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	--
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	--
Rear Camera	Optional Optional	Yes
Parking Sensors	Optional Optional	Rear Rear
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	--
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Optional Optional	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	--
Side Impact Beams	Yes	--
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Traction Control	Yes	--
Power Door Locks	--	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	--	Yes

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Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	--
Glove Box Cooling	Optional Optional	--
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	--
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	--
Heated Seats - Front	Yes	--
Heated Seats - Rear	Yes	--
On Board Computer	Yes	--
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	--
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Optional Optional	--
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	Optional Optional	--
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	--
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	--
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	--
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	--
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	--
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	--
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	--
Seat Lumbar Support	Optional Optional	--
Bottle Holder	Yes	--
Trunk Light	Yes	--
Vanity Mirror	Yes	--
Folding Table Rear	No	--
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	--	Yes
Usb charger	--	Yes
Additional Features	--	Wireless Induction Pad for Phone Charging,3-Zone Climatronic AC Wireless Induction Pad for Phone Charging,3-Zone Climatronic AC

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	optional optional	--
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	--
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	--
DVD Player	Optional Optional	--
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	Optional Optional	--
Touch Screen Size	--	8.25 Inch 8.25 Inch
Numbers of Speakers	--	6 6
Additional Features	--	Wireless Induction Pad for Phone Charging,3-Zone Climatronic AC Wireless Induction Pad for Phone Charging,3-Zone Climatronic AC

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	--
Rain Sensing Wiper	Optional Optional	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	--
Rear Window Washer	No	--
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Wheel Covers	No	--
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	--
Tinted Glass	Yes	--
Rear Spoiler	No	Yes
Removable Convertible Top	No	--
Roof Carrier	Optional Optional	--
Sun Roof	Optional Optional	Yes
Side Stepper	No	--
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	--
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	--
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Roof Rail	No	--
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	--
Moon Roof	--	Yes
Headlamp Type	--	LED LED
Heated Wing Mirrors	--	Yes
LED DRL	--	Yes

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Interior

Digital Clock

Yes

Yes

Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	--
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Optional Optional	--
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	--
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	--
Driving Experience Control Eco	No	--
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	--
Emission Control System	Catalytic Convertor Catalytic Convertor	--

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