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Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2019) vs. BMW 5-Series (2018) Specs

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2019 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2018 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2019 2018  
Model Volkswagen Golf / GTI BMW 5-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.8 in 117.1 in -13.3 in
Length 167.6 in 194.6 in -27 in
Width 70.8 in 73.5 in -2.7 in
Height 58.2 in 58.2 in 0 in
Curb Weight 2873 lb. 3746 lb. -873 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 18.0 gal. -4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 38.8 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 58.7 in -2.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.4 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.1 in 37.5 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 55.9 in -2 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 36.5 in -0.9 in
Total Legroom 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 77.9 in (over 2 rows) -1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.4 ft3 18.7 ft3 -1.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 53.7 ft3 18.7 ft3 35 ft3

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