Model Year | 2012 | 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 |
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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 | 37.4 in | 38.6 in | -1.2 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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI.