| Details | BMW - 8 Series | Volkswagen - Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 8 Series | Golf |
| Generation | 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16 LCI, facelift 2022) | Golf VIII Variant (facelift 2024) |
| Modification | 840d (340 Hp) Mild Hybrid xDrive Steptronic | 1.5 eTSI (116 Hp) Mild Hybrid DSG |
| Start Of Production | March, 2022 | April, 2024 |
Performance
| Specs | BMW - 8 Series | Volkswagen - Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ||
| Acceleration 0 100 Kmh | 5 sec | None |
| Acceleration 0 62 Mph | 5 sec | None |
| Max Speed | 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph | 203 km/h 126.14 mph |
| Drag Coefficient Cd | 0.29 | None |
Body & Dimensions
| Specs | BMW - 8 Series | Volkswagen - Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ||
| Body Type | Coupe | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 5082 mm 200.08 in. | 4631 mm 182.32 in. |
| Width | 1932 mm 76.06 in. | 1789 mm 70.43 in. |
| Width Including Mirrors | 2137 mm 84.13 in. | 2073 mm 81.61 in. |
| Height | 1407 mm 55.39 in. | 1487 mm 58.54 in. |
| Wheelbase | 3023 mm 119.02 in. | 2669 mm 105.08 in. |
| Front Track | 1627 mm 64.06 in. | 1534-1550 mm 60.39 - 61.02 in. |
| Rear Track | 1671 mm 65.79 in. | 1503-1519 mm 59.17 - 59.8 in. |
| Front Overhang | 953 mm 37.52 in. | None |
| Rear Overhang | 1106 mm 43.54 in. | None |
| Min Turning Circle | 12.6 m 41.34 ft. | 11.1 m 36.42 ft. |
| Ride Height Ground Clearance | 121 mm 4.76 in. | None |
Fuel Consumption
| Specs | BMW - 8 Series | Volkswagen - Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ||
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Emission Standard | Euro 6d | Euro 6 EA |
| Combined Fuel Consumption Wltp | 6.7-7.1 l/100 km 35.11 - 33.13 US mpg 42.16 - 39.79 UK mpg 14.93 - 14.08 km/l | 5.2 l/100 km 45.23 US mpg 54.32 UK mpg 19.23 km/l |
| Co2 Emissions Wltp | 174-186 g/km | 120 g/km |
Engine & Transmission
| Specs | BMW - 8 Series | Volkswagen - Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ||
| Powertrain Architecture | MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle, power-assist hybrid, battery-assisted hybrid vehicles, BAHV) | MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle, power-assist hybrid, battery-assisted hybrid vehicles, BAHV) |
| Power | 340 Hp @ 4400 rpm. | 116 Hp |
| Power Per Litre | 113.6 Hp/l | 77.4 Hp/l |
| Torque | 700 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm. 516.29 lb.-ft. @ 1750-2250 rpm. | 220 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm. 162.26 lb.-ft. @ 1500-3000 rpm. |
| Engine Layout | Front, Longitudinal | Front, Transverse |
| Engine Model Code | B57D30B | EA211 evo2 |
| Engine Displacement | 2993 cm3 182.64 cu. in. | 1498 cm3 91.41 cu. in. |
| Number Of Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Engine Configuration | Inline | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 84 mm 3.31 in. | 74.5 mm 2.93 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 90 mm 3.54 in. | 85.9 mm 3.38 in. |
| Compression Ratio | 16.5 | None |
| Number Of Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel Injection System | Diesel Commonrail | Direct injection |
| Engine Aspiration | Twin-power turbo, Intercooler | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt | None |
| Engine Oil Specification | 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 / BMW Longlife-04 | None |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and the electric motor permanently drive the four wheels of the car with the ability to work only in mixed mode. | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motor drive the front wheels of the car with the ability to work only in mixed mode. |
| Drive Wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
| Front Suspension | Double wishbone | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link suspension | None |
| Engine Systems | Start & Stop System Particulate filter | Start & Stop System Cylinder deactivation system Particulate filter |
| Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox | 8 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic | 7 gears, automatic transmission DSG |
Brakes
| Specs | BMW - 8 Series | Volkswagen - Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Front Brakes | Ventilated discs | None |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated discs | None |
| Steering Type | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power Steering | Electric Steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires Size | Front wheel tires: 245/40 R19; 245/35 R20 Rear wheel tires: 275/35 R19; 275/30 R20 | 205/55 R16; 205/50 R17; 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18 |
| Wheel Rims Size | Front wheel rims: 8J x 19; 8J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 9J x 19; 9J x 20 | 6.5J x 16; 7J x 16; 6.5J x 17; 7.5J x 17; 7.5J x 18 |
| Assisting Systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
Battery - Electric / Hybrid
| Specs | BMW - 8 Series | Volkswagen - Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Technology | Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery Location | Under the front hood | None |
| Electric Motor Power | 11 Hp | 18 Hp |
| Electric Motor Location | Front, Longitudinal | Front, Transverse |
| Battery Voltage | 48 V | 48 V |
| Adblue Tank | 18.5 l 4.89 US gal | 4.07 UK gal | None |
Weight & Capacity
| Specs | BMW - 8 Series | Volkswagen - Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ||
| Weight To Power Ratio | 5.9 kg/Hp, 170.4 Hp/tonne | 11.4 kg/Hp, 87.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight To Torque Ratio | 2.9 kg/Nm, 350.9 Nm/tonne | 6 kg/Nm, 165.7 Nm/tonne |
| Kerb Weight | 1995 kg 4398.22 lbs. | 1328 kg 2927.74 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 2600 kg 5732.02 lbs. | 1940 kg 4276.97 lbs. |
| Max Load | 605 kg 1333.8 lbs. | 612 kg 1349.23 lbs. |
| Trunk Boot Space Minimum | 440 l 15.54 cu. ft. | 611 l 21.58 cu. ft. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 l 17.44 US gal | 14.52 UK gal | None |
