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Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40)

120i (Stage 3)

267 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40)

120i (Stage 2)

231 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40)

120i (Stage 1)

210 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40)

120i

178 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) 120i (Stage 3) 267 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    271 km/h
    168 mph
  • Most powerful
    267 hp
    199 kW
  • Highest torque
    434 Nm
    320 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 3)267 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 2)231 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 1)210 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i178 hp
Power
267hp199kW+89 hp
231hp173kW+53 hp
210hp157kW+32 hp
178hp133kW
Torque
434Nm320lb-ft+154 Nm
378Nm279lb-ft+98 Nm
342Nm252lb-ft+62 Nm
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,390kg3,064lb
1,390kg3,064lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,920kg4,233lb
1,920kg4,233lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
+36 km/h
257 km/h
160 mph
+22 km/h
249 km/h
155 mph
+14 km/h
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
67.3s99% target: 268 km/h / 167 mph-11.6 s
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph-7.4 s
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph-4.4 s
Calculated
78.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s-1.6 s
5.9s-1.1 s
6.3s-0.7 s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
17.4s-11.3 s
Calculated
20.6s-8.1 s
Calculated
23.1s-5.6 s
Calculated
28.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
14.0s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
246Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,319mm170in
4,319mm170in
4,319mm170in
4,319mm170in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,434mm56in
1,434mm56in
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,670mm105in
2,670mm105in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,561mm61in
1,561mm61in
1,561mm61in
1,561mm61in
Rear track
1,561mm61in
1,561mm61in
1,561mm61in
1,561mm61in
Ground clearance
153mm6in
153mm6in
153mm6in
153mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,200L
1,200L
1,200L
1,200L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) 120i (Stage 3) 267 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) 120i (Stage 2) 231 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) 120i (Stage 1) 210 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) 120i 178 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) 120i (Stage 3) 267 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) 120i (Stage 2) 231 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) 120i (Stage 1) 210 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) 120i 178 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 3)267 hp5,000-5,500 rpm1,350-4,200 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 2)231 hp5,000-5,500 rpm1,350-4,200 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 1)210 hp5,000-5,500 rpm1,350-4,200 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i178 hp5,000-5,500 rpm1,350-4,200 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 3)267 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 2)231 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 1)210 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i178 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.7 s
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.4 s
20.6 s
23.1 s
28.7 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 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
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.8 s
12.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.0 s
14.4 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
168 km/h
105 mph
163 km/h
101 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) 120i (Stage 3) 267 hp has 89 hp more than BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) 120i 178 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) 120i 178 hp and BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) 120i (Stage 3) 267 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 (F40) 120i (Stage 3) 267 hp and BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) 120i 178 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) 120i (Stage 2) 231 hp and BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) 120i (Stage 1) 210 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 (F40)120i (Stage 3)267 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 2)231 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 1)210 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i178 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 3)267 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 2)231 hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 1)210 hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i178 hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

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 (F40)120i (Stage 3)267 hp
267 hp
199 kW
5.4 s
271 km/h
168 mph
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 2)231 hp
231 hp
173 kW
5.9 s
257 km/h
160 mph
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 1)210 hp
210 hp
157 kW
6.3 s
249 km/h
155 mph
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i178 hp
178 hp
133 kW
7.0 s
235 km/h
146 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 (F40)120i (Stage 3)267 hp
Power
267 hp
199 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,319 mm
170.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 2)231 hp
Power
231 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,319 mm
170.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 1)210 hp
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,319 mm
170.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i178 hp
Power
178 hp
133 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,319 mm
170.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 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 (F40)120i (Stage 3)267 hp
Power
267 hp
199 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 2)231 hp
Power
231 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 1)210 hp
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i178 hp
Power
178 hp
133 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) 120i (Stage 3) 267 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 (F40)120i (Stage 3)267 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 2)231 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 1)210 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.3 s
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i178 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.0 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 (F40)120i (Stage 3)267 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 2)231 hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 1)210 hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i178 hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 3)267 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 2)231 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i (Stage 1)210 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F40)120i178 hp
Power
267 hp
199 kW
231 hp
173 kW
210 hp
157 kW
178 hp
133 kW
Torque
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
378 Nm
279 lb-ft
342 Nm
252 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.0 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,319 mm
170.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,319 mm
170.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,319 mm
170.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,319 mm
170.0 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
862 km
536 mi
862 km
536 mi
862 km
536 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 (F40) 120i (Stage 3) 267 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) 120i (Stage 2) 231 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) 120i (Stage 1) 210 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) 120i 178 hp
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) 120i (Stage 3) 267 hp

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 56 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 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

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