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Background grid Ford S-Max Minivan 2015-2019 BMW 1 Hatchback 2011-2015
Spec height1 65.2 in 2 
+ 9.21 in
1 55.9 in Spec height1
+ 0.31 in 2
+ 5.94 in 2 75.4 in Spec width2
1 69.5 in Spec width2
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BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2011 - 2015
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BMW
1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 2011 - 2015
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Ford S-Max Minivan 2015 - 2019
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Ford
S-Max
Minivan
Gen. 2 | 2015 - 2019
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonBMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2011 vs. Ford S-Max (WA6) Minivan 2015


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2011 is 5.94 in narrower and 9.21 in lower compared to Ford S-Max (WA6) Minivan 2015. It has 0.3 in less ground clearance and offers 41% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
--
170.2 in
Length
188.8 in
+18.6
69.5 in
Width2
75.4 in
+5.9
78.11 in
Width incl. mirrors
84.13 in
+6.02
55.9 in
Height1
65.2 in
+9.3
105.9 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
+6.3
5.5 in
Ground clearance3
5.8 in
+0.3
3009.3 lbs
Weight4,6
3626.6 lbs
+21%
5
Seats max.
7
+2
12.7 cu ft
+26%
Cargo volume EU4
10.1 cu ft
42.4 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
71.3 cu ft
+69%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 22650
Price EU7
€ 30800
+36%
$ --
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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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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