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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 (F70)

120 (Stage 3)

306 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70)

120 (Stage 2)

265 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70)

120 (Stage 1)

241 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70)

120

204 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70) 120 (Stage 3) 306 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    277 km/h
    172 mph
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    465 Nm
    343 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,425 kg
    3,142 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    215 hp/t
    160 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    731 km
    454 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 3)306 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 2)265 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 1)241 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120204 hp
Power
306hp228kW+102 hp
265hp198kW+61 hp
241hp180kW+37 hp
204hp152kW
Torque
465Nm343lb-ft+165 Nm
405Nm299lb-ft+105 Nm
366Nm270lb-ft+66 Nm
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,425kg3,142lb
1,425kg3,142lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,000kg4,409lb
2,000kg4,409lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
+31 km/h
265 km/h
165 mph
+19 km/h
258 km/h
160 mph
+12 km/h
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
68.3s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph-15.9 s
Calculated
73.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph-10.4 s
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph-6.5 s
Calculated
84.3s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 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
17.3s-9.6 s
Calculated
20.1s-6.8 s
Calculated
22.3s-4.6 s
Calculated
26.9s
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
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.5s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
215hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
731km454mi
Calculated
731km454mi
Calculated
731km454mi
Calculated
731km454mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,361mm172in
4,361mm172in
4,361mm172in
4,361mm172in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,800mm71in
1,800mm71in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,459mm57in
1,459mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,670mm105in
2,670mm105in
2,670mm105in
Ground clearance
156mm6in
156mm6in
156mm6in
156mm6in
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
49L
49L
49L
49L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70) 120 (Stage 3) 306 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70) 120 (Stage 2) 265 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70) 120 (Stage 1) 241 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70) 120 204 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70) 120 (Stage 3) 306 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70) 120 (Stage 2) 265 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70) 120 (Stage 1) 241 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70) 120 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 3)306 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,450-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 2)265 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,450-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 1)241 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,450-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120204 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,450-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 3)306 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 2)265 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 1)241 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120204 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
17.3 s
20.1 s
22.3 s
26.9 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.9 s
12.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.1 s
14.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
164 km/h
102 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70) 120 (Stage 3) 306 hp has 102 hp more than BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70) 120 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70) 120 204 hp and BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70) 120 (Stage 3) 306 hp: 102 hp (76 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 (F70) 120 (Stage 3) 306 hp and BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70) 120 204 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70) 120 (Stage 2) 265 hp and BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70) 120 (Stage 1) 241 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 (F70)120 (Stage 3)306 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 2)265 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 1)241 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120204 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 (F70)120 (Stage 3)306 hp
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 2)265 hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 1)241 hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120204 hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 (F70)120 (Stage 3)306 hp
306 hp
228 kW
5.6 s
277 km/h
172 mph
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 2)265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
6.1 s
265 km/h
165 mph
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 1)241 hp
241 hp
180 kW
6.5 s
258 km/h
160 mph
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
7.2 s
246 km/h
153 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 (F70)120 (Stage 3)306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,361 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 2)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,361 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 1)241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,361 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,361 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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 (F70)120 (Stage 3)306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 2)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 1)241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70) 120 (Stage 3) 306 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 (F70)120 (Stage 3)306 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.6 s
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 2)265 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.1 s
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 1)241 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120204 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 (F70)120 (Stage 3)306 hp
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 2)265 hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 1)241 hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120204 hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 3)306 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 2)265 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120 (Stage 1)241 hpBMW1 Series Hatchback (F70)120204 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
265 hp
198 kW
241 hp
180 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
405 Nm
299 lb-ft
366 Nm
270 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,361 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,361 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,361 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,361 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
731 km
454 mi
731 km
454 mi
731 km
454 mi
731 km
454 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
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 (F70) 120 (Stage 3) 306 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70) 120 (Stage 2) 265 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70) 120 (Stage 1) 241 hpBMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70) 120 204 hp
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F70) 120 (Stage 3) 306 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 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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