BMW 230 vs. MINI Hardtop
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Highlights
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$42,200
Starting MSRP
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$29,500
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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26 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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27 City / 39 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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255 hp
Horsepower
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161 hp
Horsepower
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Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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4
Seating Capacity
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4
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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295 @ 1550
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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184 @ 1520
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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255 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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161 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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Displacement
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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7-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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Transmission Options
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26 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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27 City / 39 Hwy
MPG
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MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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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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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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Front Wheel 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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P225/45HR18
Rear Tire Size
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P215/45HR17
Rear Tire Size
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Rear 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 Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P225/45HR18
Front Tire Size
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P215/45HR17
Front Tire Size
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Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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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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Measurements
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40 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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Front Leg Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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51 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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35 in
Second Head Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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Second Head Room
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32 in
Second Leg Room
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31 in
Second Leg Room
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Second Leg Room
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88 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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Passenger Volume
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4
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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108 in
Wheelbase
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98 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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179 in
Length, Overall
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153 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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Width, Max w/o mirrors
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55 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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Height, Overall
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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Track Width, Front
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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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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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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9 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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34 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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49 in
Second Shoulder Room
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Second Shoulder Room
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Weight & Capacity
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
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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N/A
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 Tongue Wt.
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N/A
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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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,519 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,014 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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Stability Control
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
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 Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Brake Type
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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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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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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
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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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 BMW 230 or the 2026 MINI Hardtop?
The 2026 MINI Hardtop is more fuel efficient than the 2026 BMW 230 with 32 MPG combined versus 30 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 BMW 230 or the 2026 MINI Hardtop?
The 2026 MINI Hardtop is cheaper than the 2026 BMW 230 with a $29,500 starting MSRP versus a $42,200 starting MSRP.
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