Petrol · 2014–2020
BMW 218I
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the BMW 218I. By the official figures, the 2018 uses 5.8 L/100km.
- Fuel use
- 5.8 L/100km
- 2018 official
- On a full tank
- 873 km
- 51 L tank
- Seats
- 7
What a 218I costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Canada first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $17.17 per 100 km | $1,889 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $14.10 per 100 km | $1,565 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £16.39 per 100 miles | £1,147 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $10.81 per 100 miles | $1,459 |
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.
F44 (Gran Coupe), 2020–2027
Specs for the 218i; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- F44 (Gran Coupe)
- Built
- 2020-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,526 mm
- Width
- 1,800 mm
- Height
- 1,420 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,670 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,405 kg
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
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 51 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 5.8 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 5.7 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
BMW 218I questions
What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 218I?
The 2018 BMW 218I uses 5.8 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a BMW 218I cost to run a year in Canada?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,889 in New Zealand, $1,565 in Australia, £1,147 in United Kingdom, $1,459 in United States.
How far does a BMW 218I go on a full tank?
About 873 km from its 51 L tank at its official fuel use.
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