2020 BMW 3 Series vs 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Overview | |
MSRP$40,750 | MSRP$28,695 |
Average price$28,590 | Average price$26,318 |
Listings911 | Listings68 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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2020 BMW 3 Series Reviews SummaryDoes BMW still use “The Ultimate Driving Machine” as its advertising tagline? Yes, it does. And with the arrival of the 2020 BMW M340i, which slots between the existing 330i and the forthcoming M3, the company proves there is substance behind the slogan. | |
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews SummaryNow in its last year of production before a major makeover, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI five-door hatchback embodies the benefits (and drawbacks) of the hot hatch formula. The quick, nimble, and stylish compact delivers impressive performance—but what does it sacrifice? | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.0 cu ft | Cargo Space17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3589 lbs | Curb Weight3210 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height57.8 in |
Length185.7 in | Length168.0 in |
Width81.4 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload915 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $40,750 | $28,695 |
Average price | $28,590 | $26,318 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 5.0 |
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Does BMW still use “The Ultimate Driving Machine” as its advertising tagline? Yes, it does. And with the arrival of the 2020 BMW M340i, which slots between the existing 330i and the forthcoming M3, the company proves there is substance behind the slogan. | Now in its last year of production before a major makeover, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI five-door hatchback embodies the benefits (and drawbacks) of the hot hatch formula. The quick, nimble, and stylish compact delivers impressive performance—but what does it sacrifice? |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.0 cu ft | 17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3589 lbs | 3210 lbs |
Height | 56.8 in | 57.8 in |
Length | 185.7 in | 168.0 in |
Width | 81.4 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 915 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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