BMW Z4 vs VW Golf – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Golf has a markedly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the BMW Z4 costs 43500 £. That’s a price difference of around 18262 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf manages with 0.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the BMW Z4 with 6.90 L. The difference is about 6.60 L per 100 km.

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 Z4 has a barely noticeable edge – offering 340 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW Z4 is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the VW Golf takes 4.60 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs barely noticeable better – reaching 270 km/h, while the BMW Z4 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW Z4 pulls a bit stronger with 500 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 80 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.

Seats: VW Golf offers decisively more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, the VW Golf is slightly lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1510 kg. The difference is around 203 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf offers noticeably more room – 381 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf markedly takes the win – 508 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 273 kg.

All in all, the VW Golf shows itself to be outperforms the competitor in nearly every area and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.