2024 BMW 5 Series vs 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Overview | |
MSRP$30,530 | MSRP$57,900 |
Average price$29,969 | Average price$55,948 |
Listings147 | Listings1022 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews Summary | |
2024 BMW 5 Series Reviews SummaryLong revered for how they make drivers feel, BMWs are credibly marketed as the ultimate driving machines. However, if the future is digital instead of analog, do driving dynamics still matter? And if not, what does BMW bring to the table? What makes one special? Desirable? Gives it a soul? Driving the all-new 2024 BMW 5 Series suggests that aside from design, technology, and comfort, the answer is not much—at least not in the 530i specification. Verdict: Driving enjoyment is not a requirement in a luxury car. But it is in a BMW. That’s what separates a Bimmer from the crowd. While the new 2024 BMW 530i is a capable sports sedan that does double duty as a plush people mover, joy is missing from the recipe. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway35 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway35 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space19.9 cu ft | Cargo Space18.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3206 lbs | Curb Weight4041 lbs |
Height57.6 in | Height59.6 in |
Length168.8 in | Length199.2 in |
Width70.4 in | Width84.9 in |
Wheelbase103.6 in | Wheelbase117.9 in |
Maximum Payload904 lbs | Maximum Payload977 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $30,530 | $57,900 |
Average price | $29,969 | $55,948 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Long revered for how they make drivers feel, BMWs are credibly marketed as the ultimate driving machines. However, if the future is digital instead of analog, do driving dynamics still matter? And if not, what does BMW bring to the table? What makes one special? Desirable? Gives it a soul? Driving the all-new 2024 BMW 5 Series suggests that aside from design, technology, and comfort, the answer is not much—at least not in the 530i specification. Verdict: Driving enjoyment is not a requirement in a luxury car. But it is in a BMW. That’s what separates a Bimmer from the crowd. While the new 2024 BMW 530i is a capable sports sedan that does double duty as a plush people mover, joy is missing from the recipe. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 35 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 35 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 19.9 cu ft | 18.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3206 lbs | 4041 lbs |
Height | 57.6 in | 59.6 in |
Length | 168.8 in | 199.2 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 84.9 in |
Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 117.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 904 lbs | 977 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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