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Price (base MSRP)$18,700$13,600$12,000
Fuel Economy28 / 37 MPG
8.4 / 6.36 L/100km		27 / 33 MPG
8.71 / 7.13 L/100km		33 / 41 MPG
7.18 / 5.73 L/100km
Estimated annual fuel cost Info$857.14$1,071.43$833.33
Estimated annual fuel use Info343 gallons a year429 gallons a year333 gallons a year
Estimated annual greenhouse gas emissions Info6,514 pounds a year8,143 pounds a year6,333 pounds a year
Body Type
Coupe
Sedan
Coupe
Technology
Small Car
Small Car
Small Car
Seating452
Pros
  • Loads of style
  • BMW Engineering
  • Great combo of performance and efficiency
  • Biggest engine in class
  • Relaxed and softly tuned ride
  • Standard tire-pressure monitoring system
  • 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
  • Gas mileage not quite as good as competitors
  • Short list of standard features
  • Critics think the exterior design is goofy
  • Very unstable on the highway
  • Performance is limited by lack of horsepower
  • Disappointing mileage for such a small car
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Driver's side inside window controlsDriver's side inside window controlsDriver's side inside window controlsDriver's side inside window controls
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Drivers side headlightDrivers side headlightDrivers side headlightDrivers side headlight
Passenger Side TaillightPassenger Side TaillightPassenger Side TaillightPassenger Side Taillight
Drivers Side Door handleDrivers Side Door handleDrivers Side Door handleDrivers Side Door handle
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Front low 5/8 angle viewFront low 5/8 angle viewFront low 5/8 angle viewFront low 5/8 angle view
Rear 3/4 angle viewRear 3/4 angle viewRear 3/4 angle viewRear 3/4 angle view
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Center console 1/3Center console 1/3Center console 1/3Center console 1/3
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Cup holdersCup holdersCup holdersCup holders
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Low/wide rearLow/wide rearLow/wide rearLow/wide rear
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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.