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Volkswagen Golf (2023) vs. BMW 5-Series (2012) Specs

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2023 Volkswagen Golf and 2012 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2023 2012  
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 2,631 mm 2,969 mm 0 mm
Length 4,288 mm 4,905 mm 0 mm
Width 1,788 mm 1,859 mm 0 mm
Height 1,463 mm 1,463 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,579 kg 2,050 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 50 L 70 L -20 L
Headroom, Row 1 978 mm 1,029 mm 977 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,420 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,356 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 968 mm 973 mm -5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,369 mm 1,427 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,176 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 889 mm 917 mm -28 mm
Total Legroom 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 564 L 521 L 43 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 977 L 18.4 958.6 L

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