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Background grid BMW 3 Sedan 1997-2003 BMW 1 Hatchback 2024-present
Spec height1 55.7 in 2
1 57.4 in Spec height1
 + 1.73 in
1 + 1.02 in
2 68.5 in Spec width2
+ 2.4 in 1 70.9 in Spec width2
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BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2024 - present
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BMW
1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 4 | 2024 - present
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
BMW 3-Series Sedan 1997 - 2003
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 4 | 1997 - 2003
Spotted in France 17″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonBMW 1-Series (F70) 5-door Hatchback 2024 vs. BMW 3-Series (E46) Sedan 1997


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 1-Series (F70) 5-door Hatchback 2024 is 2.4 in wider and 1.73 in higher compared to BMW 3-Series (E46) Sedan 1997. It has 1 in more ground clearance and offers 173% more cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Compact
+1
171.7 in
Length
176 in
+4.3
70.9 in
+2.4
Width2
68.5 in
81.57 in
+5.19
Width incl. mirrors
76.38 in
57.4 in
+1.7
Height1
55.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
+2.2
6.1 in
+1
Ground clearance3
5.1 in
3229.8 lbs
+8%
Weight4,6
2998.3 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
13.4 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
15.5 cu ft
+16%
42.4 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 32900
+50%
Price EU7
€ 21986
$ --
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).
cm
inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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