Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2020) vs. BMW 1-Series (2012) Specs

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2020 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2012 BMW 1-Series Specifications

Model Year	2020	2012
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	BMW 1-Series
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@4700 258 lb-ft@1500	3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 230 hp@6500 200 lb-ft@2750
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Hatch	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	104.7 in	-0.9 in
Length	167.6 in	172.2 in	-4.6 in
Width	70.8 in	68.8 in	2 in
Height	58.2 in	56.0 in	2.2 in
Curb Weight	3186 lb.	3208 lb.	-22 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	14.0 gal.	-0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	37.9 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	54.0 in	1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.4 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	37.1 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	53.4 in	0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	32.0 in	3.6 in
Total Legroom	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	73.4 in (over 2 rows)	3.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.4 ft³	10.0 ft³	7.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.7 ft³	10.0 ft³	43.7 ft³

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2012 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	You simply can't find a much better driver seat for a combination of long-distance comfort and support during aggressive cornering than the one in the BMW 135is. The seat feels firm and substantial, but with enough padding that church pew metaphors will remain far from your mind. The side bolsters are power-adjustable, so they can be snug when you want them to be snug, but not otherwise. Neither of the other cars has adjustable bolsters, and the Z's are too widely spaced for my average build. The BMW's seats also felt the most comfortable to me. see full BMW 1-Series review

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