BMW 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (E81) (2007–2011)

The BMW 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (E81) was offered with 17 engine versions (10 gasoline, 7 diesel), from 116 to 258 hp, built 2007–2011.

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Production years2007–2011
Body styleHatchback
Doors4
Length166.9 in (4,239 mm)
Width68.8 in (1,748 mm)
Height55.9 in (1,421 mm)
Cargo volume11.7 cu ft (330 l)
Fuel tank14.0 gal (53 l) – 13.5 gal (51 l)

All BMW 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (E81) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
116i (122 hp)2007–2009Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)118 lb-ft (160 Nm)10.1 s127 mph (204 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
116i (122 hp) Steptronic2007–2009Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)118 lb-ft (160 Nm)11.1 s126 mph (202 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
118d (143 hp)2007–2011Diesel143 hp (105 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)8.9 s130 mph (210 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
118d (143 hp) Steptronic2007–2011Diesel143 hp (105 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)9 s130 mph (210 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
118i (143 hp)2007–2011Gasoline143 hp (105 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)8.7 s130 mph (210 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
118i (143 hp) Steptronic2007–2011Gasoline143 hp (105 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)9.2 s130 mph (210 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
120d (177 hp)2007–2011Diesel177 hp (130 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)7.5 s142 mph (228 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
120d (177 hp) Steptronic2007–2011Diesel177 hp (130 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)7.7 s140 mph (226 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
120i (170 hp)2007–2011Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)155 lb-ft (210 Nm)7.7 s139 mph (224 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
120i (170 hp) Steptronic2007–2011Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)155 lb-ft (210 Nm)8.3 s138 mph (222 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
123d (204 hp)2007–2011Diesel204 hp (150 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)6.9 s148 mph (238 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
123d (204 hp) Steptronic2007–2011Diesel204 hp (150 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)7 s147 mph (236 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
116d (116 hp)2009–2011Diesel116 hp (85 kW)192 lb-ft (260 Nm)10.2 s124 mph (200 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
116i (122 hp)2009–2011Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)136 lb-ft (185 Nm)9.8 s127 mph (204 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
116i (122 hp) Steptronic2009–2011Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)136 lb-ft (185 Nm)10.7 s126 mph (202 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
130i (258 hp)2009–2011Gasoline258 hp (190 kW)229 lb-ft (310 Nm)6 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
130i (258 hp) Steptronic2009–2011Gasoline258 hp (190 kW)229 lb-ft (310 Nm)6.2 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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