BMW 228 vs. Pontiac Solstice

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2016 BMW 228
$32,850
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$24,275
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$32,850
Starting MSRP
$24,275
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
23 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
240 hp
Horsepower
173 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
4
Seating Capacity
2
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

255 @ 1250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
167 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
2.0 L/122
Displacement
2.4L/145
Displacement
-
Displacement
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
240 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
173 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
8-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
M/T
A/T
5-Speed A/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
23 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
8.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
18 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
P205/50HR17
Front Tire Size
P245/45R18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
P205/50HR17
Rear Tire Size
P245/45R18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material

Suspension

Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Steering

Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Measurements

N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
60 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
61 in
Track Width, Rear
61 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
14 ft³
Trunk Volume
5.4/2.1 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
56 in
Height, Overall
50 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
42 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
4
Passenger Capacity
2
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
106 in
Wheelbase
95 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
N/A
Front Hip Room
51 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
52 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
175 in
Length, Overall
157 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Passenger Volume
50 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
40 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
37 in
Second Head Room
N/A
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
33 in
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,300 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,908 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

-
Navigation System
Standard
Navigation System
-
Navigation System
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
-
Stability Control

Electrical

170
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.7 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.9 x 0.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2016 BMW 228 or the 2009 Pontiac Solstice?

The 2016 BMW 228 is more reliable than the 2009 Pontiac Solstice according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2016 228 versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2009 Solstice.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2016 BMW 228 or the 2009 Pontiac Solstice?

The 2016 BMW 228 is more fuel efficient than the 2009 Pontiac Solstice with 27 MPG combined versus 21 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2016 BMW 228 or the 2009 Pontiac Solstice?

The 2009 Pontiac Solstice is cheaper than the 2016 BMW 228 with a $24,275 starting MSRP versus a $32,850 starting MSRP.

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