BMW X3 (2011) vs. Mini Hardtop (2012) Specs

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2011 BMW X3 and 2012 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
Model	BMW X3	Mini Hardtop
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	97.1 in	13.5 in
Length	183.0 in	145.6 in	37.4 in
Width	74.1 in	66.3 in	7.8 in
Height	65.4 in	55.4 in	10 in
Curb Weight	4222 lb.	2679 lb.	1543 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	10.6 gal.	7.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	38.8 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	50.3 in	7 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.9 in	41.4 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	37.6 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	44.7 in	11.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	29.9 in	6.9 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	5.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.6 ft³	5.7 ft³	21.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.3 ft³	24.0 ft³	39.3 ft³

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2012 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review
2012	2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review

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