BMW 3-Series (2016) vs. Volkswagen Golf (2023) Specs

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2016 BMW 3-Series and 2023 Volkswagen Golf Specifications

Model Year	2016	2023
Model	BMW 3-Series	Volkswagen Golf
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 425 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1850	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 315 hp@5900 280 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	103.6 in	7 in
Length	182.0 in	168.8 in	13.2 in
Width	71.3 in	70.4 in	0.9 in
Height	56.3 in	57.6 in	-1.3 in
Curb Weight	3785 lb.	3417 lb.	368 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	13.2 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	38.5 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.1 in	55.9 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.4 in	-53.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.2 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	38.1 in	0.2 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	35.0 in	35.0 in	0 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.5 ft³	19.9 ft³	-2.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.0 ft³	34.5 ft³	18.5 ft³

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