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Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2020) vs. BMW 3-Series (2009) Specs

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2020 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2009 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2020 2009  
Model Volkswagen Golf / GTI BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.8 in 108.7 in -4.9 in
Length 167.6 in 178.2 in -10.6 in
Width 70.8 in 71.5 in -0.7 in
Height 58.2 in 55.8 in 2.4 in
Curb Weight 2873 lb. 3462 lb. -589 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 15.9 gal. -2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 38.5 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 55.4 in 0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.5 in -0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.1 in 38.0 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 55.1 in -1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 34.6 in 1 in
Total Legroom 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.4 ft3 24.8 ft3 -7.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 53.7 ft3 58.0 ft3 -4.3 ft3

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2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 0 Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
2 small for adults over 6 ft see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
 
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