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BMW X3 (2008) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 BMW X3 and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

2008 BMW X3 and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2008 2013  
Model BMW X3 Volkswagen Golf / GTI  
Engine 3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
260 hp@6600
225 lb-ft@2750
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
256 hp@4300
243 lb-ft@2400
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.1 in 101.5 in 8.6 in
Length 179.7 in 165.4 in 14.3 in
Width 73.0 in 70.3 in 2.7 in
Height 66.0 in 58.3 in 7.7 in
Curb Weight 4012 lb. 3326 lb. 686 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.7 gal. 14.5 gal. 3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.1 in 39.3 in -1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.8 in 54.7 in 1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.2 in 41.2 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 38.5 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.4 in 52.8 in 2.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.8 in 35.5 in 0.3 in
Total Legroom 76 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) -0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 30.0 ft3 15.0 ft3 15 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 71.0 ft3 46.0 ft3 25 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW X3

2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review
2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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