Volkswagen Golf (2023) vs. BMW 5-Series (2011) Specs

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2023 Volkswagen Golf and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2023	2011
Model	Volkswagen Golf	BMW 5-Series
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 315 hp@5900 280 lb-ft@1900	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.6 in	116.9 in	-13.3 in
Length	168.8 in	193.1 in	-24.3 in
Width	70.4 in	73.2 in	-2.8 in
Height	57.6 in	57.6 in	0 in
Curb Weight	3481 lb.	4519 lb.	-1038 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.5 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	40.5 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	58.3 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.4 in	0.0 in	53.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.4 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	38.3 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	56.2 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	46.3 in	0.0 in	46.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	36.1 in	-1.1 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	-1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.9 ft³	18.4 ft³	1.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	34.5 ft³	18.4 ft³	16.1 ft³

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2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review

2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review

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