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Background grid BMW 3 Sedan 2011-2018 Volkswagen Arteon Estate 2020-present
Spec height1 1.429 m 2
1 1.462 m Spec height1
 + 3.3 cm
+ 0.2 cm 2
2 1.811 m Spec width2
+ 6 cm 1 1.871 m Spec width2
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Volkswagen Arteon Estate 2020 - present
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Volkswagen
Arteon
Estate
Gen. 1 | 2020 - present
Spotted in Switzerland 20″
BMW 3-Series Sedan 2011 - 2018
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 6 | 2011 - 2018
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake (3H) Estate 2020 vs. BMW 3-Series (F30) Sedan 2011


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake (3H) Estate 2020 is 6 cm wider and 3.3 cm higher compared to BMW 3-Series (F30) Sedan 2011. It has 0.2 cm less ground clearance and offers 240% more cargo space.4,5

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Size class
Compact
486.6 cm
+24.2
Length
462.4 cm
187.1 cm
+6
Width2
181.1 cm
212.7 cm
+9.6
Width incl. mirrors
203.1 cm
146.2 cm
+3.3
Height1
142.9 cm
283.5 cm
+2.5
Wheelbase
281 cm
13.8 cm
Ground clearance3
14 cm
+0.2
1660 kg
+14%
Weight4,6
1460 kg
5
Seats max.
5
565 l
+18%
Cargo volume EU4
480 l
1632 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
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-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 48425
+70%
Price EU7
€ 28500
$ --
Price US7
$ --
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).
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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