BMW X3 (2015) vs. Mini Hardtop (2012) Specs

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2015 BMW X3 and 2012 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2015	2012
Model	BMW X3	Mini Hardtop
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	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	2,809 mm	2,466 mm	0 mm
Length	4,669 mm	3,698 mm	1 mm
Width	1,882 mm	1,684 mm	0 mm
Height	1,679 mm	1,407 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,919 kg	1,215 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	67 L	40 L	27 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,034 mm	986 mm	-985 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,455 mm	1,278 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,013 mm	1,052 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	993 mm	955 mm	38 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,422 mm	1,135 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	927 mm	759 mm	168 mm
Total Legroom	1,941 mm (over 2 rows)	1,811 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	782 L	161 L	621 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,792 L	680 L	-679 L

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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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