Mini Hardtop (2012) vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe (2020) Specs

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2012 Mini Hardtop and 2020 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe Specifications

Model Year	2012	2020
Model	Mini Hardtop	BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5500 332 lb-ft@1380
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	111.0 in	-13.9 in
Length	145.6 in	182.5 in	-36.9 in
Width	66.3 in	71.8 in	-5.5 in
Height	55.4 in	54.6 in	0.8 in
Curb Weight	2679 lb.	3799 lb.	-1120 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	15.8 gal.	-5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	39.8 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.3 in	54.8 in	-4.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.2 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.2 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	44.7 in	54.3 in	-9.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.9 in	33.7 in	-3.8 in
Total Legroom	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	-4.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.7 ft³	17.0 ft³	-11.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	24.0 ft³	45.9 ft³	-21.9 ft³

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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