2012 BMW 1 Series Base Pricing and Spec

Base
Overview
The 2012 BMW 1 Series Base is a rear-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 1st March 2009 classified as a F20. The BMW 1 Series is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $36,900 before on-road costs.
This BMW 1 Series is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 100 kW of power (at 4400 rpm) and 220 Nm of torque (at 1350 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. BMW claims the 1 Series Base uses 5.7L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 132g of CO2. It has a 52L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 912km per full tank
The BMW 1 Series measures 1421mm (55.9 inches) in height, 4324mm (170.2 inches) in length, 1765mm (69.5 inches) in width with a 2690mm (105.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1290kg (2844.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The 1 Series Base comes standard with 205/55 R16 front tyres and 205/55 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,324 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,765 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,421 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 530 mm |
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Explore BMW 1 Series Features & Specs
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights In Footwell: yes
Driver Modes
Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping: yes
Memorized Adjustment
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 4
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Settings: 3
Parking Assistance
Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Phone: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 132
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 8.0
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 4.5
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
Engine
Engine Liters: 1.6
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1598
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 52
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 13.7
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.4
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Location: ?
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 5.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 41
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 50
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 17.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 912
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 567
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 33
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 7.2
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 49
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 4.8
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 39
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 59
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 13.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 20.8
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 5.7
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 8.5
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 210
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 130
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 100
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 136
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 220
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1350
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4400
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Description: Manual
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Sports: yes
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 205
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Run Flat: yes
Wheels Tire Rear Run Flat: yes
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 91
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 91
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.0
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.0
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: F20
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 360
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 12.7
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 42.4
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1200
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 55.9
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1421
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2690
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 105.9
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 69.5
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1765
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 170.2
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4324
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1569
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 61.8
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1535
External Dimensions Front Track In: 60.4
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10900
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 35.8
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 40.1
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1018
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 38.3
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 972
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1386
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 54.6
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1366
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 53.8
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1400
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 55.1
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1417
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 55.8
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
External Color: White
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Sunroof Front One Touch Opening: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
Headlight Cleaners
Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Privacy Glass
Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2844
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1290
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1820
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4012
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System Brand Name: Manufacturer'S Own
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Connection External Ipod Front: yes
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Boot Location: Boot
Disc Player Boot Capacity: 6
Disc Player Boot Media Type: DVD
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Speaker Brand Name: Harman/Kardon
Speaker Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Thigh Support: yes
Front Seat Driver Shoulder Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Shoulder Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Automatic Recirculation: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Anti Theft Protection Anti Lift: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Sunroof: yes
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period: yes
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