Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Volkswagen Golf | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 315 hp@5900 280 lb-ft@1900 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 103.6 in | 13.3 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 168.8 in | 24.3 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 70.4 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 57.6 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 4519 lb. | 3481 lb. | 1038 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.5 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.9 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.1 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 53.9 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.3 in | -46.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 35.0 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 19.9 ft3 | -1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -16.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Golf.