Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 101.5 in | 15.4 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 165.4 in | 27.7 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 70.3 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 58.3 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4519 lb. | 3326 lb. | 1193 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.3 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.7 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 52.8 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 35.5 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 46.0 ft3 | -27.6 ft3 |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |