BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) 118i (140 hp)

Gasoline engine with 140 hp (103 kW) and 162 lb-ft (220 Nm), built 2019–2020, hatchback body, front-wheel drive. The BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) has 4 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power140 hp (103 kW)
Torque162 lb-ft (220 Nm)
0–62 mph8.5 s
Top speed132 mph (213 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version118i (140 hp)
Engine codeB38A15
Displacement1.5 L (1,499 cm³)
Cylinders3
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel systemDirect injection
Compression ratio11
Bore82 mm
Stroke94.6 mm
Engine oil capacity4.8 qt (4.5 l)

Performance

Power140 hp (103 kW) @ 4200-6500 rpm
Torque162 lb-ft (220 Nm) @ 1480-4600 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)8.5 s
Top speed132 mph (213 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City34 mpg (7 l/100 km)
Highway47 mpg (5.0-5.7 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions183 g/mi (114-129 g/km)
Emission standardEuro 6d - TEMP
Fuel tank11.1 gal (42 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length170.0 in (4,319 mm)
Width70.8 in (1,799 mm)
Height56.5 in (1,434 mm)
Curb weight2,844 lb (1,290 kg)
Gross vehicle weight4,068 lb (1,845 kg)
Cargo volume13.4 cu ft (380 l)
Drag coefficient0.26

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Gears6
SteeringElectric power steering
Rear suspensionIndependent multi-link
Tires205/55 R16 91W
Wheels7J x 16
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a BMW 1 Series with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
116d (116 hp)Diesel116 hp (85 kW)
116d (116 hp) SteptronicDiesel116 hp (85 kW)
118d (150 hp)Diesel150 hp (110 kW)
118d (150 hp) SteptronicDiesel150 hp (110 kW)
118i (140 hp) SteptronicGasoline140 hp (103 kW)
120d (190 hp) xDrive SteptronicDiesel190 hp (140 kW)
M135i (306 hp) xDrive SteptronicGasoline306 hp (225 kW)
116i (109 hp)Gasoline109 hp (80 kW)44 mpg (5.4-5.8 l/100 km)
116i (109 hp) SteptronicGasoline109 hp (80 kW)46 mpg (5.1-5.5 l/100 km)
118i (136 hp)Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)43 mpg (5.5-5.9 l/100 km)
118i (136 hp) SteptronicGasoline136 hp (100 kW)48 mpg (4.9-5.3 l/100 km)
120d (190 hp) SteptronicDiesel190 hp (140 kW)
120i (178 hp) SteptronicGasoline178 hp (131 kW)43 mpg (5.5-5.8 l/100 km)
128ti (265 hp) Steptronic SportGasoline265 hp (195 kW)39 mpg (6.1-6.4 l/100 km)
M135i (306 hp) xDrive SteptronicGasoline306 hp (225 kW)37 mpg (6.3-6.7 l/100 km)

← All BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40) engines

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