Petrol · 2004–2016
BMW 120I
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the BMW 120I. By the official figures, the 2015 uses 6.0 L/100km: 47 mpg UK, 39 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 6.0 L/100km
- 2015 official
- UK mpg
- 47 mpg
- US mpg
- 39 mpg
- On a full tank
- 886 km
- 53 L tank
What a 120I costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $17.58 per 100 km | $1,934 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $14.44 per 100 km | $1,603 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £16.78 per 100 miles | £1,175 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $11.07 per 100 miles | $1,494 |
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.
E87 (1st generation), 2004–2011
Specs for the 120i; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- E87 (1st generation)
- Built
- 2004-2011
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,227 mm
- Width
- 1,748 mm
- Height
- 1,421 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,660 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,330 kg
- Boot
- 330 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 125 kW
- Torque
- 200 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 53 L
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2004
- Airbags
- 6
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 6.5 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 8.2 L/100km | 34 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
BMW 120I questions
What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 120I?
The 2015 BMW 120I uses 6.0 L/100km by its official figures: 47 mpg in UK gallons and 39 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a BMW 120I cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,934 in New Zealand, $1,603 in Australia, £1,175 in United Kingdom, $1,494 in United States.
How far does a BMW 120I go on a full tank?
About 886 km (551 miles) from its 53 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the BMW 120I's boot?
330 L, for the 120i.
Cars like the 120I
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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What will a drive in your 120I cost?
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