Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | BMW X3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 110.6 in | -13.5 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 183.8 in | -38.2 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 74.1 in | -7.8 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 66.1 in | -10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2679 lb. | 4230 lb. | -1551 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 57.3 in | -7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.9 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.1 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 56.0 in | -11.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 36.5 in | -6.6 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | -5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 | -21.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | -39.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW X3.