BMW 228 vs. Pontiac Solstice
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Highlights
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$32,850
Starting MSRP
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$24,275
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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23 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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240 hp
Horsepower
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173 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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4
Seating Capacity
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2
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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2.4L/145
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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255 @ 1250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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167 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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240 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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173 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed A/T 5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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23 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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8.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P205/50HR17
Rear Tire Size
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P245/45R18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P205/50HR17
Front Tire Size
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P245/45R18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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106 in
Wheelbase
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95 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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50 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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56 in
Height, Overall
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50 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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37 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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4
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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40 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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52 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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175 in
Length, Overall
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157 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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5.4/2.1 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,300 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,908 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Safety
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-
Navigation System
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Electrical
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170
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.7 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.9 x 0.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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