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BMW Serija 1 E81/E87 or Volkswagen Golf VI?

2004–2011 vs 2008–2012 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Convertible

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BMW Serija 1 E81/E872004–2011 · 14 engines · Base, Advantage, M Sport, ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →
Volkswagen Golf VI2008–2012 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, MatchSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW Serija 1 E81/E872004–2011no listings
Volkswagen Golf VI2008–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length4,227 mm–4,239 mmLength4,199 mm–4,534 mm
Width1,748 mm–1,751 mmWidth1,779 mm–1,786 mm
Height1,421 mm–1,430 mmHeight1,423 mm–1,504 mm
Wheelbase2,660 mmWheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance140 mmGround clearance115 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume330 lTrunk volume250 l–505 l
Curb weight1,290 kg–1,450 kgCurb weight1,235 kg–1,400 kg
Fuel tank50 l–53 lFuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years2004–2011Production years2008–2012
Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-doorBody typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Convertible
Number of engines14Number of engines10
Power85–195 kW (116–265 hp)Power77–155 kW (105–211 hp)
Displacement (l)1.6–3.0Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 116dLowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h6.1 s · 130iBest 0–100 km/h6.9 s · 2.0 TSI GTI
Top speed250 km/hTop speed240 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Trendline
Items in the base trim21 · BaseItems in the base trim26 · Trendline
Items in the top trim34 · M SportItems in the top trim39 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric✓
5 Seats—5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat—Folding Rear Seat✓
Folding front passenger seatback✓Folding front passenger seatback—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System—Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
AUX input✓AUX input✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 10
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag—Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist—Hill Start Assist✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 1 E81/E87 or Volkswagen Golf VI?

Length: Volkswagen Golf VI 4,534 mm, BMW Serija 1 E81/E87 4,239 mm (a 295 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,578 vs 2,660 mm. Boot: 505 vs 330 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 1 E81/E87 or Volkswagen Golf VI?

The most frugal BMW Serija 1 E81/E87 uses 4.4 l/100 km (116d); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf VI 4.5 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 105).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 1 E81/E87 or Volkswagen Golf VI?

The strongest BMW Serija 1 E81/E87 makes 195 kW (265 hp) (130i); the strongest Volkswagen Golf VI 155 kW (211 hp) (2.0 TSI GTI).

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