2019 BMW 2-Series vs 2019 Toyota 86

2019 BMW 2-Series

2019 Toyota 86

Select style

230i Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2 Series 230i Convertible	23	33	$38,725	$41,100
2 Series 230i Coupe	24	35	$33,330	$35,300
2 Series 230i xDrive Convertible	23	33	$40,585	$43,100
2 Series 230i xDrive Coupe	24	33	$35,190	$37,300
2 Series M240i Convertible	21	30	$47,370	$50,400
2 Series M240i Coupe	21	30	$43,095	$45,800
2 Series M240i xDrive Convertible	21	30	$49,230	$52,400
2 Series M240i xDrive Coupe	21	30	$44,955	$47,800
M2 Competition Coupe	18	25	$55,275	$58,900

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Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
86 Automatic	24	32	$26,008	$27,375
86 GT Automatic	24	32	$28,031	$29,505
86 GT Manual	21	28	$27,347	$28,785
86 Manual	21	28	$25,323	$26,655
86 TRD SE Manual	21	28	$30,789	$32,420

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$38,725

$26,008

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,100

$27,375

Monthly Payment Estimate

$685 / month

$456 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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5.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 2-Series coupe or convertible is proof that the formula BMW helped create still works.

If you value driving fun over pure power, there’s hardly a vehicle more up to the task than the 2019 Toyota 86.

TCC Likes

Thrilling performance
A true throwback BMW
Handsome exterior

Functional, quality interior
Classic sports car styling
Nimble handling

TCC Dislikes

Gets expensive in a hurry
Smartphone compatibility is a pricey add-on
Cramped rear seat

Power is only average
Lacking advanced safety features
Not very fuel-efficient

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

42.2

51.7

Front Head Room (in)

40.5

37.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.4

54.5

Second Leg Room (in)

31.8

29.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

41.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

76.5

Front Hip Room (in)

53.1

Second Hip Room (in)

45.3

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.8

69.9

Track Width, Front (in)

59.9

59.8

Length, Overall (in)

174.7

166.7

Height, Overall (in)

55.6

50.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.3

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

101.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.8

6.9

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.7

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.8

36.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P205/50HR17

P215/45WR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/50HR17

P215/45WR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3680

2817

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

390

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1450

151 @ 6400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 5200

200 @ 7000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20

2.06

Trans Order Code

2TB

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.58

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.00

3.54

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.81

4.10

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

1.40

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.46

3.17

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 2 Series

Toyota 86

Body Style

Convertible

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)