BMW 3 Series vs Volkswagen Golf GTI
Overview | |
Years produced1985-1992 | Years produced1975-Present |
MSRP$31,965 | MSRP$43,800 |
Average price$24,503 | Average price$26,212 |
Listings559 | Listings1095 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI was introduced for the 2022 model year and enters 2024 essentially unchanged. The main news is that 2024 marks the last year a manual transmission will be available in this classic hot hatchback. Volkswagen is making a 380 special edition package standard on all stick-shift GTIs to commemorate that. A more substantial update is expected for the 2025 model year. Verdict: The GTI is a great all-rounder held back by poor interior design choices and a staid personality. | |
Reviews SummaryBMW’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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space19.9 cu ft | Cargo Space16.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3188 lbs | Curb Weight3536 lbs |
Height57.6 in | Height56.8 in |
Length168.8 in | Length185.9 in |
Width81.6 in | Width81.4 in |
Wheelbase103.6 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload904 lbs | Maximum Payload829 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1985-1992 | 1975-Present |
MSRP | $31,965 | $43,800 |
Average price | $24,503 | $26,212 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI was introduced for the 2022 model year and enters 2024 essentially unchanged. The main news is that 2024 marks the last year a manual transmission will be available in this classic hot hatchback. Volkswagen is making a 380 special edition package standard on all stick-shift GTIs to commemorate that. A more substantial update is expected for the 2025 model year. Verdict: The GTI is a great all-rounder held back by poor interior design choices and a staid personality. | 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. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 19.9 cu ft | 16.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3188 lbs | 3536 lbs |
Height | 57.6 in | 56.8 in |
Length | 168.8 in | 185.9 in |
Width | 81.6 in | 81.4 in |
Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 904 lbs | 829 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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