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If you enjoy the traditional architecture of a 2-seat roadster, but find the Miata too small, Chevy’s Vette too large and Honda’s S2000 too, well, pre-owned, the 2012 BMW Z4 roadster has a lot to recommend it. A low price, however, isn’t among its most endearing attributes. Despite the downsizing under the hood, the promise is of better efficiency and not a lower window sticker.
If you’re looking for an expansive interior and great outward vision, BMW’s 1 Series or 3 Series convertibles are arguably the better option. Despite its upsized footprint (relative to the Z3 or first Z4), this remains a smallish roadster with a very "personal" passenger compartment. To that end, don’t expect day-to-day practicality. On any given weekend, however, Z4 roadster is a screamer.
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Price | $14,154 | $11,805 | $13,008 | $13,655 | |
KBB.com Rating | 3.8 | N/A | 4.7 | 3.8 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.7 | |
Fuel Economy | City 24/Hwy 33/Comb 26 MPG | City 24/Hwy 32/Comb 27 MPG | City 20/Hwy 28/Comb 23 MPG | City 17/Hwy 25/Comb 20 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |
Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 60000 miles | |
Horsepower | 240 @ 5000 RPM | 160 @ 5500 RPM | 310 @ 5500 RPM | 343 HP | |
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl MultiAir Turbo 1.4L | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, 2.3T | V6, 3.7 Liter | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | RWD | RWD |