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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 2,797 mm 2,578 mm 0 mm
Length 4,564 mm 4,201 mm 0 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,786 mm 0 mm
Height 1,676 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,820 kg 1,509 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 67 L 55 L 12 L
Headroom, Row 1 968 mm 998 mm -30 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,389 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 978 mm -18 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,407 mm 1,341 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 909 mm 902 mm 7 mm
Total Legroom 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 850 L 425 L 425 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,010 L 1,303 L 1 L

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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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