Petrol · 2005–2021
BMW 118I
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the BMW 118I. By the official figures, the 2019 uses 5.8 L/100km, about $1,547 a year in Australia.

- Fuel use
- 5.8 L/100km
- 2019 official
- A year's petrol
- $1,547
- at today's prices in Australia
- Seats
- 5
What a 118I costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $13.93 per 100 km | $1,547 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $16.96 per 100 km | $1,866 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £16.19 per 100 miles | £1,134 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $10.68 per 100 miles | $1,442 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
F40, 2019–2027
Specs for the 118i; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- F40
- Built
- 2019-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,319 mm
- Width
- 1,799 mm
- Height
- 1,434 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,670 mm
- Boot
- 380 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.5 L 3-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,499 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 103 kW
- Torque
- 220 Nm
- Gearbox
- 7-speed dual-clutch
Economy
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Petrol | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 6.1 L/100km | 46 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 8.9 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
BMW 118I questions
What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 118I?
The 2019 BMW 118I uses 5.8 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a BMW 118I cost to run a year in Australia?
About $1,547 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.42/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.
How big is the BMW 118I's boot?
380 L, for the 118i.
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