Petrol · 2005–2015
BMW 116I
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the BMW 116I. By the official figures, the 2015 uses 5.9 L/100km: 48 mpg UK, 40 mpg US.

- Fuel use
- 5.9 L/100km
- 2015 official
- UK mpg
- 48 mpg
- US mpg
- 40 mpg
- On a full tank
- 878 km
- 52 L tank
What a 116I costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $17.40 per 100 km | $1,915 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $14.27 per 100 km | $1,584 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £16.62 per 100 miles | £1,163 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $10.96 per 100 miles | $1,479 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
F20/F21 (2nd generation), 2011–2019
Specs for the 116i 1.6 turbo; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- F20/F21 (2nd generation)
- Built
- 2011-2019
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,324 mm
- Width
- 1,765 mm
- Height
- 1,421 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,690 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,275 kg
- Boot
- 360 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,200 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 100 kW
- Torque
- 220 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.7 L/100km
- CO₂
- 133 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 52 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2011
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Petrol | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
BMW 116I questions
What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 116I?
The 2015 BMW 116I uses 5.9 L/100km by its official figures: 48 mpg in UK gallons and 40 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a BMW 116I cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,915 in New Zealand, $1,584 in Australia, £1,163 in United Kingdom, $1,479 in United States.
How far does a BMW 116I go on a full tank?
About 878 km (546 miles) from its 52 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the BMW 116I's boot?
360 L, for the 116i 1.6 turbo.
Cars like the 116I
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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What will a drive in your 116I cost?
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