2007 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 BMW 330 and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 269 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 330 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
