2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs 2021 BMW 3 Series
Overview | |
MSRP$28,595 | MSRP$41,250 |
Average price$23,976 | Average price$32,557 |
Listings87 | Listings1836 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
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2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews Summary | |
2021 BMW 3 Series Reviews SummaryEarly generations of the BMW 3 Series redefined what a luxury car could be, justifying their prestige badge with sporty driving dynamics and impeccable engineering. BMW changed the luxury-car paradigm, proving that nimble sports sedans could be just as desirable as wood-encrusted land yachts. The 3 Series spawned a number of imitators, including the Audi A4, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Lexus IS. Those sedans, along with the Acura TLX, Alfa Romeo Giulia, Cadillac CT4, and Infiniti Q50 (which wear more recently-introduced nameplates) still form the 3 Series’ competitive set, but the car itself has changed. Introduced for the 2019 model year, the current-generation 3 Series (codenamed G20) feels more like a traditional luxury sedan, with a greater emphasis on comfort and convenience than previous generations. The manual transmission is gone, as are the wagon and 3 Series GT hatchback body styles. The 3 Series coupe and convertible were re-badged as the 4 Series beginning with the 2014 model year. The biggest change for the 2021 BMW 3 Series is the addition of the 330e plug-in hybrid model to the lineup, so that’s what we test drove for this review. BMW also offers 330i and M340i versions, and there’s an M3 performance model on the way. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower228 hp @ 4700 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower228 hp @ 4700 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.8 cu ft | Cargo Space13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3062 lbs | Curb Weight3589 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height56.8 in |
Length168.0 in | Length185.7 in |
Width70.8 in | Width81.4 in |
Wheelbase103.6 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload959 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,595 | $41,250 |
Average price | $23,976 | $32,557 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 5.0 |
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Early generations of the BMW 3 Series redefined what a luxury car could be, justifying their prestige badge with sporty driving dynamics and impeccable engineering. BMW changed the luxury-car paradigm, proving that nimble sports sedans could be just as desirable as wood-encrusted land yachts. The 3 Series spawned a number of imitators, including the Audi A4, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Lexus IS. Those sedans, along with the Acura TLX, Alfa Romeo Giulia, Cadillac CT4, and Infiniti Q50 (which wear more recently-introduced nameplates) still form the 3 Series’ competitive set, but the car itself has changed. Introduced for the 2019 model year, the current-generation 3 Series (codenamed G20) feels more like a traditional luxury sedan, with a greater emphasis on comfort and convenience than previous generations. The manual transmission is gone, as are the wagon and 3 Series GT hatchback body styles. The 3 Series coupe and convertible were re-badged as the 4 Series beginning with the 2014 model year. The biggest change for the 2021 BMW 3 Series is the addition of the 330e plug-in hybrid model to the lineup, so that’s what we test drove for this review. BMW also offers 330i and M340i versions, and there’s an M3 performance model on the way. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 4700 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 4700 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.8 cu ft | 13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3062 lbs | 3589 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 56.8 in |
Length | 168.0 in | 185.7 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 81.4 in |
Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 959 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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