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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) · Facelift 2015

120i (Stage 3)

276 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017
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120i (Stage 2)

239 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017
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120i (Stage 1)

217 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017
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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) · Facelift 2015

120i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017

Comparison overview

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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    269 km/h
    167 mph
  • Most powerful
    276 hp
    206 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    201 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    140 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    852 km
    530 mi
  • Largest trunk
    360 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 3)276 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 2)239 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 1)217 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i184 hp
Power
276hp206kW+92 hp
239hp178kW+55 hp
217hp162kW+33 hp
184hp137kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft+160 Nm
392Nm289lb-ft+102 Nm
354Nm261lb-ft+64 Nm
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,370kg3,020lb
1,370kg3,020lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
+39 km/h
257 km/h
160 mph
+27 km/h
248 km/h
154 mph
+18 km/h
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
68.2s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-10.3 s
Calculated
73.4s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph-5.2 s
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph-2.5 s
Calculated
78.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s-1.6 s
6.0s-1.1 s
6.4s-0.7 s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
17.9s-12.8 s
Calculated
21.0s-9.7 s
Calculated
23.7s-7.0 s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.1s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
328Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
852km530mi
Calculated
852km530mi
Calculated
852km530mi
Calculated
852km530mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,329mm170in
4,329mm170in
4,329mm170in
4,329mm170in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,690mm106in
2,690mm106in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
140mm6in
140mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
360L
360L
360L
360L
Max trunk volume
1,200L
1,200L
1,200L
1,200L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
52L
52L
52L
52L
CO2 emissions
140g/km
140g/km
140g/km
140g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 3) 276 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 2) 239 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 1) 217 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i 184 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 3) 276 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 2) 239 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 1) 217 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 3)276 hp5,000 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm5,250 rpm
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 2)239 hp5,000 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm5,250 rpm
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 1)217 hp5,000 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm5,250 rpm
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i184 hp5,000 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 3)276 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 2)239 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 1)217 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i184 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.7 s
6.1 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
21.0 s
23.7 s
30.7 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.9 s
12.2 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.1 s
14.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
167 km/h
104 mph
162 km/h
101 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 3) 276 hp has 92 hp more than BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i 184 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i 184 hp and BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 3) 276 hp: 92 hp (69 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 3) 276 hp and BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i 184 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 2) 239 hp and BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 1) 217 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 3)276 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 2)239 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 1)217 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i184 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 3)276 hp
276 hp
206 kW
5.5 s
269 km/h
167 mph
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 2)239 hp
239 hp
178 kW
6.0 s
257 km/h
160 mph
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 1)217 hp
217 hp
162 kW
6.4 s
248 km/h
154 mph
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
7.1 s
230 km/h
143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 3) 276 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 3)276 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 2)239 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.0 s
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 1)217 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.4 s
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i184 hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 3)276 hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 2)239 hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 1)217 hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i184 hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 3)276 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 2)239 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 1)217 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI)Facelift 2015120i184 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
239 hp
178 kW
217 hp
162 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
392 Nm
289 lb-ft
354 Nm
261 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
852 km
530 mi
852 km
530 mi
852 km
530 mi
852 km
530 mi
CO2 score
140 g/km
140 g/km
140 g/km
140 g/km
Trunk score
360 L
12.7 cu ft
360 L
12.7 cu ft
360 L
12.7 cu ft
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 3) 276 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 2) 239 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 1) 217 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i 184 hp
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,601 LC/year1,601 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F20 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 58 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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