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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) · Facelift 2015

120i (Stage 3)

266 hp1598 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2015-2016
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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) · Facelift 2015

120i (Stage 2)

230 hp1598 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2015-2016
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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) · Facelift 2015

120i (Stage 1)

209 hp1598 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2015-2016
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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) · Facelift 2015

120i

177 hp1598 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2015-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 3) 266 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph
  • Most powerful
    266 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,315 kg
    2,899 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    202 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    137 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    881 km
    548 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 3)266 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 2)230 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 1)209 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i177 hp
Power
266hp198kW+89 hp
230hp172kW+53 hp
209hp156kW+32 hp
177hp132kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,315kg2,899lb
1,315kg2,899lb
1,315kg2,899lb
1,315kg2,899lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
+38 km/h
249 km/h
155 mph
+27 km/h
242 km/h
150 mph
+20 km/h
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
66.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph-9.5 s
Calculated
71.5s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph-4.4 s
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph-1.0 s
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s-1.6 s
6.1s-1.1 s
6.5s-0.7 s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
18.9s-15.4 s
Calculated
22.3s-12.0 s
Calculated
25.0s-9.2 s
Calculated
34.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s-1.5 s
Calculated
14.2s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
881km548mi
Calculated
881km548mi
Calculated
881km548mi
Calculated
881km548mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,598cc98cu in
1,598cc98cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,329mm170in
4,329mm170in
4,329mm170in
4,329mm170in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,440mm57in
1,440mm57in
1,440mm57in
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
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
52L
52L
52L
CO2 emissions
137g/km
137g/km
137g/km
137g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 3) 266 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 2) 230 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 1) 209 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i 177 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 3) 266 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 2) 230 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 1) 209 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i 177 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 3)266 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 2)230 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 1)209 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i177 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 3)266 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 2)230 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 1)209 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i177 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
22.3 s
25.0 s
34.3 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
222 km/h
138 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
12.0 s
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.2 s
14.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
165 km/h
103 mph
160 km/h
100 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 3) 266 hp has 89 hp more than BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i 177 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i 177 hp and BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 3) 266 hp: 89 hp (66 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 (F21 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 3) 266 hp and BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i 177 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 2) 230 hp and BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 1) 209 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 (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 3)266 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 2)230 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 1)209 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i177 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 3)266 hp
266 hp
198 kW
5.6 s
260 km/h
162 mph
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 2)230 hp
230 hp
172 kW
6.1 s
249 km/h
155 mph
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 1)209 hp
209 hp
156 kW
6.5 s
242 km/h
150 mph
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
7.2 s
222 km/h
138 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 (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 3)266 hp
Power
266 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 2)230 hp
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 1)209 hp
Power
209 hp
156 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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 (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 3)266 hp
Power
266 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 2)230 hp
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 1)209 hp
Power
209 hp
156 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 3) 266 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 (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 3)266 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.6 s
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 2)230 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.1 s
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 1)209 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i177 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.2 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 (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 3)266 hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 2)230 hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 1)209 hp
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i177 hp
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 3)266 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 2)230 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i (Stage 1)209 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI)Facelift 2015120i177 hp
Power
266 hp
198 kW
230 hp
172 kW
209 hp
156 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
881 km
548 mi
881 km
548 mi
881 km
548 mi
881 km
548 mi
CO2 score
137 g/km
137 g/km
137 g/km
137 g/km
Power-to-weight score
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 3) 266 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 2) 230 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 1) 209 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i 177 hp
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F21 LCI) Facelift 2015 120i (Stage 3) 266 hp

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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