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BMW 3-Series (2011) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 BMW 3-Series and 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

2011 BMW 3-Series and 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2011 2018  
Model BMW 3-Series Volkswagen Golf / GTI  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
320 hp@5900
332 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
292 hp@5400
280 lb-ft@1800
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.7 in 103.5 in 5.2 in
Length 178.2 in 179.8 in -1.6 in
Width 71.5 in 70.8 in 0.7 in
Height 55.8 in 58.3 in -2.5 in
Curb Weight 3671 lb. 3481 lb. 190 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 13.2 gal. 2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 38.6 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.4 in 55.9 in -0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 41.2 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.0 in 38.6 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 53.9 in 1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 35.6 in -1 in
Total Legroom 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 76.8 in (over 2 rows) -0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.8 ft3 30.4 ft3 -5.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 58.0 ft3 66.5 ft3 -8.5 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

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