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Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2020) vs. BMW 3-Series (2016) Specs

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2020 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2016 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2020 2016  
Model Volkswagen Golf / GTI BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.8 in 110.6 in -6.8 in
Length 167.6 in 182.0 in -14.4 in
Width 70.8 in 71.3 in -0.5 in
Height 58.2 in 56.3 in 1.9 in
Curb Weight 2873 lb. 3620 lb. -747 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 15.8 gal. -2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 40.4 in -2 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 38.1 in 38.3 in -0.2 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 17.4 ft3 17.5 ft3 -0.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 53.7 ft3 53.0 ft3 0.7 ft3

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