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VW Golf vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

VW Golf vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

VW Golf

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  • slightly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 slightly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe costs 32,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,076 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

2 Series Gran Coupe

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 offers marginally more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 25 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the VW Golf takes 5.3 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers barely more torque with 420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Golf

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 somewhat lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,495 kg. The difference is around 188 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers moderately more boot space – 430 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries very slightly more – 508 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf is decisively ahead 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, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Price
32,400 - 51,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 173 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
49 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
-
Length
4,546 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
1,445 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
VW
Brand
BMW
Is the VW Golf offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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