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Price (base MSRP)$24,000$19,400$12,500
Fuel Economy44 / 44 MPG
/ L/100km		29 / 37 MPG
8.11 / 6.36 L/100km		33 / 41 MPG
7.18 / 5.73 L/100km
Estimated annual fuel cost Info$818.18$1,125.00$1,000.00
Estimated annual fuel use Info273 gallons a year375 gallons a year333 gallons a year
Estimated annual greenhouse gas emissions Info5,182 pounds a year7,125 pounds a year6,333 pounds a year
Body Type
Sedan
Coupe
Coupe
Technology
Hybrid
Small Car
Small Car
Seating42
Pros
    • Loads of style
    • BMW Engineering
    • Great combo of performance and efficiency
    • Very handy for tight parking spots
    • Cute design certain to turn heads
    • Lots of leg and shoulder room for two passengers
    Cons
      • Expensive for a sub-compact
      • Tight squeeze in the back
      • Gauges are more fashionable than functional
      • Very unstable on the highway
      • Performance is limited by lack of horsepower
      • Disappointing mileage for such a small car
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      Estimated annual fuel cost

      Based on $2.50 per gallon and 12,000 miles of driving per year

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      Estimated annual fuel use

      Based on a 55% emphasis on city driving

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      Estimated annual greenhouse gas emissions

      One gallon of gas produces approximately 19 pounds of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Other GHG pollutants are not included. Only in-use carbon emissions are included.