BMW 3-Series (2012) vs. Volkswagen Golf (2023) Specs

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2012 BMW 3-Series and 2023 Volkswagen Golf Specifications

Model Year	2012	2023
Model	BMW 3-Series	Volkswagen Golf
Engine	4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 315 hp@5900 280 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	103.6 in	5.1 in
Length	178.2 in	168.8 in	9.4 in
Width	71.5 in	70.4 in	1.1 in
Height	55.8 in	57.6 in	-1.8 in
Curb Weight	3815 lb.	3481 lb.	334 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	13.2 gal.	2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	38.5 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.4 in	55.9 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.4 in	-53.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	41.2 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	38.1 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	53.9 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	46.3 in	-46.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	35.0 in	-0.4 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	-0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.8 ft³	19.9 ft³	4.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.0 ft³	34.5 ft³	23.5 ft³

2012 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2012	Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review

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