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Rear

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Spec height¹ 58.7 in 2

1 65.4 in Spec height¹
+ 6.61 in

1 + 2.91 in

2 167.6 in Spec length

+ 19.57 in 1 187.2 in Spec length

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BMW

SUV

Gen. 4 | 2024 - present

Photographed in Switzerland 19″ Mirrored image

Volkswagen

Golf

5-door Hatchback

Gen. 7.1 | 2012 - 2019

Photographed in Switzerland 17″

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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW X3 (G45) SUV 2024 vs. Volkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012

Dimensions & Specifications | BMW X3 (G45) SUV 2024 is 19.57 in longer and 6.61 in higher compared to Volkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012. It has 2.9 in more ground clearance and offers 34% more cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Compact

Size class

Compact

187.2 in

+19.6

Length

167.6 in

75.6 in

+4.8

Width²

70.8 in

83.94 in

+4.14

Width incl. mirrors

79.8 in

65.4 in

+6.7

Height¹

58.7 in

112.8 in

Wheelbase

103.8 in

8.5 in

+2.9

Ground clearance³

5.6 in

4254.9 lbs

+61%

Weight^4,⁶

2656.6 lbs

Seats max.

20.1 cu ft

+50%

Cargo volume EU⁴

13.4 cu ft

60 cu ft

+34%

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

44.8 cu ft

31.5 cu ft

Cargo volume US⁴

-- cu ft

67.1 cu ft

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Premium

Segment

Standard

€ 57900

+221%

Price EU⁷

€ 18075

$ 49500

Price US⁷

$ --

BMW global website

1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price). | 8. Based on popularity over the last 30 days (most popular is 100)

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Origin of the most car models

1908
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