BMW 3 Series Saloon vs VW Golf – Which car suits you better?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Golf has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39900 £. That’s a price difference of around 14747 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf manages with 0.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Saloon with 0.80 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

As for range, the VW Golf performs evident better – achieving up to 143 km, about 42 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon has a noticeable edge – offering 530 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 197 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the VW Golf takes 4.60 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs slight better – reaching 270 km/h, while the BMW 3 Series Saloon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 700 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the VW Golf is distinct lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1575 kg. The difference is around 268 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers evident more room – 480 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf hardly perceptible takes the win – 508 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Our conclusion: The VW Golf proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.