Diesel, hybrid and petrol · 2007–2026
BMW 1 Series
MPG, running costs and specs for the BMW 1 Series. By the official figures, the 2026 gets 47 mpg, about £1,179 a year in the UK.
- MPG
- 47 mpg
- 2026 official · 6.0 L/100km
- A year's petrol
- £1,179
- at today's prices in the UK
- On a full tank
- 518 miles
- 50 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a 1 Series costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, the UK first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £16.84 per 100 miles | £1,179 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $17.64 per 100 km | $1,940 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $14.48 per 100 km | $1,608 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $11.10 per 100 miles | $1,499 |
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.
Where the 1 Series ranks
F40, third generation, 2020–2027
Specs for the 118i hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- F40
- Built
- 2020-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,318 mm
- Width
- 1,798 mm
- Height
- 1,435 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,670 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,443 kg
- Boot
- 379 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.5 L 3-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,749 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 103 kW
- Torque
- 220 Nm
- Gearbox
- 7-speed dual-clutch
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.1 L/100km
- CO₂
- 135 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2019
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2019
- Airbags
- 6
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Ownership
- Spare wheel
- None
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
F20, 2012–2019
Specs for the 118i hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- F20
- Built
- 2012-2019
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,329 mm
- Width
- 1,765 mm
- Height
- 1,421 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,690 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,365 kg
- Boot
- 360 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.5 L 3-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,499 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 100 kW
- Torque
- 220 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.3 L/100km
- CO₂
- 123 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 52 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2012
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2011
- Airbags
- 6
Ownership
- Spare wheel
- None
E87, 2004–2011
Specs for the 118i hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- E87
- Built
- 2004-2011
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,227 mm
- Width
- 1,751 mm
- Height
- 1,430 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,660 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,295 kg
- Boot
- 330 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 105 kW
- Torque
- 180 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2004
- Airbags
- 6
Ownership
- Spare wheel
- None
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hybrid | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 6.8 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 45 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 5.7 L/100km | 50 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 5.4 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 5.6 L/100km | 50 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 7.2 L/100km | 39 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
BMW 1 Series questions
What MPG does the BMW 1 Series get?
The 2026 BMW 1 Series gets 47 mpg in UK gallons by its official figures (6.0 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a BMW 1 Series cost to run a year in the UK?
About £1,179 a year at today's average petrol price of £1.74/L and a typical year's driving in the UK.
How far does a BMW 1 Series go on a full tank?
About 518 miles (833 km) from its 50 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the BMW 1 Series's boot?
379 L, for the 118i hatchback.
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