BMW 230 vs. MINI Hardtop
$42,200
$0
Highlights
| 2026 BMW 230 | 2027 MINI Hardtop | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$42,200
|
$0
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
26 City / 35 Hwy
|
28 City / 39 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
255 hp
|
161 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 BMW 230 | 2027 MINI Hardtop | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122
|
2.0 L/122
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
295 @ 1550
|
184 @ 1520
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
255 @ 5000
|
161 @ 5000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
26 City / 35 Hwy
|
28 City / 39 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 BMW 230 | 2027 MINI Hardtop | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/45HR18
|
P215/40HR18
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/45HR18
|
P215/40HR18
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 7.5 in
|
18 X 7 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 7.5 in
|
18 X 7 in
|
Suspension
| 2026 BMW 230 | 2027 MINI Hardtop | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2026 BMW 230 | 2027 MINI Hardtop | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
36 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2026 BMW 230 | 2027 MINI Hardtop | |
|---|---|---|
| Length, Overall |
179 in
|
159 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
59 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
39 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
5
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
69 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
Not available
|
13 ft³
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
55 in
|
58 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
Not available
|
40 ft³
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
52 in
|
50 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Volume |
88 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
35 in
|
36 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
63 in
|
59 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
32 in
|
32 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
41 in
|
| Wheelbase |
108 in
|
101 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
51 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 BMW 230 | 2027 MINI Hardtop | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,519 lbs
|
3,078 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
14 gal
|
12 gal
|
Safety
| 2026 BMW 230 | 2027 MINI Hardtop | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2026 BMW 230 | 2027 MINI Hardtop | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 BMW 230 | 2027 MINI Hardtop | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 BMW 230 | 2027 MINI Hardtop | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 BMW 230 or the 2027 MINI Hardtop?
The 2027 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 2027 MINI Hardtop?
The 2027 MINI Hardtop is cheaper than the 2026 BMW 230 with a $0 starting MSRP versus a $42,200 starting MSRP.
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