Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) vs. BMW 2-Series (2015) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2015 BMW 2-Series Specifications

Model Year	2013	2015
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	BMW 2-Series
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1400
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hatch	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	105.9 in	-4.4 in
Length	165.4 in	174.7 in	-9.3 in
Width	70.3 in	69.8 in	0.5 in
Height	58.3 in	55.8 in	2.5 in
Curb Weight	3326 lb.	3695 lb.	-369 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	13.7 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	40.1 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	54.4 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.5 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	36.5 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	53.4 in	-0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	33.0 in	2.5 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	2.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	13.8 ft³	1.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	46.0 ft³	13.8 ft³	32.2 ft³

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

2015 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review

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