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Volkswagen Golf (2023) vs. BMW i8 (2020) Specs

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2023 Volkswagen Golf and 2020 BMW i8 Specifications

Model Year 2023 2020  
Model Volkswagen Golf BMW i8  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
315 hp@5900
280 lb-ft@1900
turbocharged
1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid
DOHC-4v
357 hp
420 lb-ft
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.6 in 110.2 in -6.6 in
Length 168.8 in 184.9 in -16.1 in
Width 70.4 in 76.5 in -6.1 in
Height 57.6 in 50.8 in 6.8 in
Curb Weight 3417 lb. 3501 lb. -84 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 11.1 gal. 2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 38.7 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 56.7 in -0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.4 in 0.0 in 53.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 43.1 in -1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.1 in 32.4 in 5.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 49.6 in 4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 46.3 in 0.0 in 46.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.0 in 28.2 in 6.8 in
Total Legroom 76.2 in (over 2 rows) 71.3 in (over 2 rows) 4.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 19.9 ft3 4.7 ft3 15.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 34.5 ft3 4.7 ft3 29.8 ft3

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