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VW Golf vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (333 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (25200 £ vs 31800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

VW Golf

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Golf has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe costs 31800 £. That’s a price difference of around 6605 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe with 4.20 L. The difference is about 3.10 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf has a slight edge – offering 333 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.90 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls minimal stronger with 420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, VW Golf is to a small extent lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1495 kg. The difference is around 188 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers slightly more room – 430 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf minimal takes the win – 508 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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VW Golf

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 2 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe pairs sharp handling with surprising practicality, wearing BMW's sporty looks in a compact, city-friendly shell. It's ideal for buyers who want a premium driving experience without the fuss of something larger — all the attitude, none of the excess.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Price
31800 - 51200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 184 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
49 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Curb weight
1495 - 1650 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Length
4546 mm
Width
1789 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Height
1445 mm
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3

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Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
VW
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The VW Golf is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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