Mini Hardtop (2012) vs. BMW X3 (2016) Specs

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2012 Mini Hardtop and 2016 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2016
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
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

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