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Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2018) vs. BMW 3-Series (2017) Specs

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2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2017 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2018 2017  
Model Volkswagen Golf / GTI BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.5 in 110.6 in -7.1 in
Length 179.8 in 182.0 in -2.2 in
Width 70.8 in 71.3 in -0.5 in
Height 58.3 in 56.3 in 2 in
Curb Weight 3053 lb. 3662 lb. -609 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 15.8 gal. -2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.6 in 40.4 in -1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 55.1 in 0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 42.0 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 38.3 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 55.1 in -1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 35.0 in 0.6 in
Total Legroom 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 77 in (over 2 rows) -0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 30.4 ft3 17.5 ft3 12.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.5 ft3 53.0 ft3 13.5 ft3

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