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BMW 7 Series vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or VW Golf?

BMW 7 Series vs VW Golf: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • substantially more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

VW Golf

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially lighter

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

7 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Golf is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 77,576 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 7 Series with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Golf offers significantly more range – reaching up to 143 km, about 63 km more than the BMW 7 Series.

Golf

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 7 Series offers substantially more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 238 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 7 Series is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the VW Golf takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Golf is only slightly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the BMW 7 Series tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers significantly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

7 Series

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 terms of curb weight, VW Golf is substantially lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 948 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 7 Series offers visibly more boot space – 540 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 159 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries visibly more – 665 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 157 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.

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The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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BMW 7 Series
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption
Price
102,800 - 127,500 £
Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
17.6 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
5,391 mm
Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,544 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the BMW 7 Series?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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