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Volkswagen Jetta (2016) vs. BMW 5-Series (2016) Specs

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2016 Volkswagen Jetta and 2016 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2016 2016  
Model Volkswagen Jetta BMW 5-Series  
Engine turbocharged
1.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5000
184 lb-ft@1000
turbocharged
3.0L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
335 hp@5800
300 lb-ft@1300
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.4 in 116.9 in -12.5 in
Length 183.3 in 193.4 in -10.1 in
Width 70.0 in 73.2 in -3.2 in
Height 57.2 in 57.6 in -0.4 in
Curb Weight 3371 lb. 4365 lb. -994 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 18.5 gal. -4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 40.5 in -2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 58.3 in -3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.4 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 38.3 in -1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.6 in 56.2 in -2.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.1 in 35.3 in 2.8 in
Total Legroom 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 2.6 in
Cargo Volume 15.7 ft3 18.4 ft3 -2.7 ft3

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