BMW 3 Series vs Volkswagen Golf R

2023 BMW 3 Series
2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
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2022 Volkswagen Golf R
2022 Volkswagen Golf R
$44,090MSRP
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2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
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2022 Volkswagen Golf R
$44,090MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

1975-Present

Years produced

2012-2013

MSRP

$43,800

MSRP

$44,090

Average price

$25,449

Average price

$34,146

Listings

1155

Listings

554

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.7 out of 10

Expert reviews

8.2 out of 10
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Quiet cabin
Cons
  • Manual transmission not available
  • Interior materials feel cheap

Reviews Summary

BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever.

Reviews Summary

Volkswagen may have discontinued the standard Golf in North America, but the Germans let us keep its performance variants. The rally-inspired Golf R returns for the 2022 model year after a short hiatus, alongside a redesigned Golf GTI. The all-new, eighth-generation Golf R brings high-end performance and premium amenities without being snobby about it.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 255 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 315 hp I4

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

AWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

Horsepower

315 hp @ 5900 rpm

MPG City

25

MPG City

20

MPG Highway

34

MPG Highway

28
2023 BMW 3 Series
2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2022 Volkswagen Golf R
2022 Volkswagen Golf R
$44,090MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 Volkswagen Golf R
$44,090MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

Years produced
1975-Present
2012-2013
MSRP
$43,800
$44,090
Average price
$25,449
$34,146
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews
4.5
4.7
Expert reviews

8.7 out of 10

Read full review

8.2 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Quiet cabin
Cons
  • Manual transmission not available
  • Interior materials feel cheap
Summary
BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever.
Volkswagen may have discontinued the standard Golf in North America, but the Germans let us keep its performance variants. The rally-inspired Golf R returns for the 2022 model year after a short hiatus, alongside a redesigned Golf GTI. The all-new, eighth-generation Golf R brings high-end performance and premium amenities without being snobby about it.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 255 hp I4
2.0L 315 hp I4
Drive Train
RWD
AWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
255 hp @ 5000 rpm
315 hp @ 5900 rpm
MPG City
25
20
MPG Highway
34
28
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