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Background grid BMW 1 Hatchback 2019-2024 BMW 1 Hatchback 2015-2017
Spec height1 56.5 in 2 
+ 0.51 in
1 55.9 in Spec height1
+ 0.51 in 2
+ 1.34 in 2 70.8 in Spec width2
1 69.5 in Spec width2
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BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2015 - 2017
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BMW
1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2.1 | 2015 - 2017
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2019 - 2024
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BMW
1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 3 | 2019 - 2024
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2015 vs. BMW 1-Series (F40) 5-door Hatchback 2019


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2015 is 1.34 in narrower and 0.51 in lower compared to BMW 1-Series (F40) 5-door Hatchback 2019. It has 0.5 in less ground clearance.

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
170.4 in
+0.4
Length
170 in
69.5 in
Width2
70.8 in
+1.3
78.11 in
Width incl. mirrors
81.93 in
+3.82
55.9 in
Height1
56.5 in
+0.6
105.9 in
+0.8
Wheelbase
105.1 in
5.5 in
Ground clearance3
6 in
+0.5
3042.4 lbs
Weight4,6
3075.4 lbs
+2%
5
Seats max.
5
12.7 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
13.4 cu ft
+6%
42.4 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
42.4 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 24300
Price EU7
€ 29500
+22%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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