Model Year | 2013 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5500 332 lb-ft@1380 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 115.0 in | -13.5 in |
Length | 165.4 in | 190.0 in | -24.6 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 72.0 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 59.4 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 4103 lb. | -777 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 41.3 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.2 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.0 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.3 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 54.1 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 39.2 in | -3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 18.4 ft3 | -3.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | -10.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.