2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs 2022 BMW 3 Series
Overview | |
MSRP$28,695 | MSRP$41,450 |
Listings17 | Listings66 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews Summary | |
2022 BMW 3 Series Reviews SummaryFour years ago, the seventh-generation BMW 3 Series sedan arrived wearing an evolutionary design and a traditionally conservative appearance. While BMW has expanded the lineup to add plug-in hybrid and performance-tuned models and has tweaked the car’s available colours and features, the 2022 3 Series remains essentially the same as it has since 2019. This year, BMW makes minor changes to the standard and optional equipment lists. | |
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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 @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway30 | 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 @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway30 | 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 Space17.4 cu ft | Cargo Space13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3210 lbs | Curb Weight3560 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 Payload915 lbs | Maximum Payload836 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,695 | $41,450 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Four years ago, the seventh-generation BMW 3 Series sedan arrived wearing an evolutionary design and a traditionally conservative appearance. While BMW has expanded the lineup to add plug-in hybrid and performance-tuned models and has tweaked the car’s available colours and features, the 2022 3 Series remains essentially the same as it has since 2019. This year, BMW makes minor changes to the standard and optional equipment lists. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
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 @ 5000 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 23 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 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 @ 5000 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 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 | 17.4 cu ft | 13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3210 lbs | 3560 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 | 915 lbs | 836 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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