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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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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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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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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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
Front Tire Size
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P245/45R18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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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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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front 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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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 Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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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
Rear Tire Size
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P245/45R18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire 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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Suspension
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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
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Independent Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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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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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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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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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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
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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Measurements
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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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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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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4
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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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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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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106 in
Wheelbase
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95 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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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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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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Weight & Capacity
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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Brakes
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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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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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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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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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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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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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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