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Volkswagen Golf (2023) vs. BMW 3-Series (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2023 Volkswagen Golf and 2012 BMW 3-Series specs.

2023 Volkswagen Golf and 2012 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2023 2012  
Model Volkswagen Golf BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,631 mm 2,761 mm 0 mm
Length 4,288 mm 4,526 mm 0 mm
Width 1,788 mm 1,816 mm 0 mm
Height 1,463 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,412 kg 1,570 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 50 L 60 L -10 L
Headroom, Row 1 978 mm 950 mm 28 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,420 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,356 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,054 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 968 mm 965 mm 3 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,369 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,176 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 889 mm 879 mm 10 mm
Total Legroom 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 564 L 702 L -138 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 977 L 1,642 L 976 L

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2012 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2012 Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

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