The BMW 1 Series is a compact luxury car introduced in 2004, known for its sporty hatchback and later sedan and coupe body styles. Over multiple generations, it has evolved with modern design, enhanced performance, and refined interior quality, fitting the premium compact segment. The 1 Series offers rear-wheel drive in early models and switched to front-wheel drive in later generations, reflecting changing market demands. It is favored for combining BMW's driving dynamics with an accessible entry point into the brand.
Current Generation
Discontinued Generations
2019 BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40)

1434 mm
L:4319 mm | W:2081 mm
2019 BMW 1 Series Hatchback (F40)
- Production Years: 2019 - 2024
- Model Year: 2019
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4319 mm170.0 in14.2 ft
- Width: 2081 mm81.9 in6.8 ft
- Height: 1434 mm56.5 in4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 380 liter13.4 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1200 liter42.4 cu ft
2017 BMW 1 Series Sedan (F52)

1448 mm
L:4462 mm | W:1803 mm
2017 BMW 1 Series Sedan (F52)
- Production Years: 2017 - 2024
- Model Year: 2017
Body Style: Sedan
- Length: 4456 - 4462 mm175.4 - 175.7 in14.6 - 14.6 ft
- Width: 1803 mm71.0 in5.9 ft
- Height: 1448 mm57.0 in4.8 ft
2017 BMW 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (F21 LCI, facelift 2017)

1430 mm
L:4329 mm | W:1984 mm
2017 BMW 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (F21 LCI, facelift 2017)
- Production Years: 2017 - 2019
- Model Year: 2017
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4329 mm170.4 in14.2 ft
- Width: 1984 mm78.1 in6.5 ft
- Height: 1411 - 1430 mm55.6 - 56.3 in4.6 - 4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 360 liter12.7 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1200 liter42.4 cu ft
2017 BMW 1 Series Hatchback 5dr (F20 LCI, facelift 2017)

1430 mm
L:4329 mm | W:1984 mm
2017 BMW 1 Series Hatchback 5dr (F20 LCI, facelift 2017)
- Production Years: 2017 - 2019
- Model Year: 2017
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4329 mm170.4 in14.2 ft
- Width: 1984 mm78.1 in6.5 ft
- Height: 1411 - 1430 mm55.6 - 56.3 in4.6 - 4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 360 liter12.7 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1200 liter42.4 cu ft
2015 BMW 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (F21 LCI, facelift 2015)

1440 mm
L:4329 mm | W:1984 mm
2015 BMW 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (F21 LCI, facelift 2015)
- Production Years: 2015 - 2017
- Model Year: 2015
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4329 mm170.4 in14.2 ft
- Width: 1984 mm78.1 in6.5 ft
- Height: 1411 - 1440 mm55.6 - 56.7 in4.6 - 4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 360 liter12.7 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1200 liter42.4 cu ft
2015 BMW 1 Series Hatchback 5dr (F20 LCI, facelift 2015)

1440 mm
L:4329 mm | W:1984 mm
2015 BMW 1 Series Hatchback 5dr (F20 LCI, facelift 2015)
- Production Years: 2015 - 2017
- Model Year: 2015
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4329 mm170.4 in14.2 ft
- Width: 1984 mm78.1 in6.5 ft
- Height: 1411 - 1440 mm55.6 - 56.7 in4.6 - 4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 360 liter12.7 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1200 liter42.4 cu ft
2012 BMW 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (F21)

1421 mm
L:4340 mm | W:1765 mm
2012 BMW 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (F21)
- Production Years: 2012 - 2015
- Model Year: 2012
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4324 - 4340 mm170.2 - 170.9 in14.2 - 14.2 ft
- Width: 1765 mm69.5 in5.8 ft
- Height: 1411 - 1421 mm55.6 - 55.9 in4.6 - 4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 360 liter12.7 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1200 liter42.4 cu ft
2011 BMW 1 Series Hatchback 5dr (F20)

1421 mm
L:4340 mm | W:1765 mm
2011 BMW 1 Series Hatchback 5dr (F20)
- Production Years: 2011 - 2015
- Model Year: 2011
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4324 - 4340 mm170.2 - 170.9 in14.2 - 14.2 ft
- Width: 1765 mm69.5 in5.8 ft
- Height: 1411 - 1421 mm55.6 - 55.9 in4.6 - 4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 360 liter12.7 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1200 liter42.4 cu ft
2011 BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82 LCI, facelift 2011)

1423 mm
L:4373 mm | W:1934 mm
2011 BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82 LCI, facelift 2011)
- Production Years: 2012 - 2013
- Model Year: 2011
Body Style: Coupe
- Length: 4360 - 4373 mm171.7 - 172.2 in14.3 - 14.3 ft
- Width: 1934 mm76.1 in6.3 ft
- Height: 1408 - 1423 mm55.4 - 56.0 in4.6 - 4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 370 liter13.1 cu ft
2011 BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88 LCI, facelift 2011)

1423 mm
L:4373 mm | W:1919 mm
2011 BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88 LCI, facelift 2011)
- Production Years: 2011 - 2013
- Model Year: 2011
Body Style: Cabriolet
- Length: 4360 - 4373 mm171.7 - 172.2 in14.3 - 14.3 ft
- Width: 1919 mm75.6 in6.3 ft
- Height: 1392 - 1423 mm54.8 - 56.0 in4.6 - 4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 260 liter9.2 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 305 liter10.8 cu ft
2008 BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88)

1423 mm
L:4373 mm | W:1934 mm
2008 BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88)
- Production Years: 2010 - 2011
- Model Year: 2008
Body Style: Cabriolet
- Length: 4360 - 4373 mm171.7 - 172.2 in14.3 - 14.3 ft
- Width: 1919 - 1934 mm75.6 - 76.1 in6.3 - 6.3 ft
- Height: 1411 - 1423 mm55.6 - 56.0 in4.6 - 4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 260 liter9.2 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 305 liter10.8 cu ft
2007 BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82)

1423 mm
L:4373 mm | W:1934 mm
2007 BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82)
- Production Years: 2010 - 2011
- Model Year: 2007
Body Style: Coupe
- Length: 4360 - 4373 mm171.7 - 172.2 in14.3 - 14.3 ft
- Width: 1934 mm76.1 in6.3 ft
- Height: 1408 - 1423 mm55.4 - 56.0 in4.6 - 4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 370 liter13.1 cu ft
2007 BMW 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (E81)

1421 mm
L:4239 mm | W:1748 mm
2007 BMW 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (E81)
- Production Years: 2007 - 2011
- Model Year: 2007
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4239 mm166.9 in13.9 ft
- Width: 1748 mm68.8 in5.7 ft
- Height: 1421 mm55.9 in4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 330 liter11.7 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1150 liter40.6 cu ft
2007 BMW 1 Series Hatchback 5dr (E87 LCI, facelift 2007)

1421 mm
L:4239 mm | W:1934 mm
2007 BMW 1 Series Hatchback 5dr (E87 LCI, facelift 2007)
- Production Years: 2007 - 2011
- Model Year: 2007
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4239 mm166.9 in13.9 ft
- Width: 1934 mm76.1 in6.3 ft
- Height: 1421 mm55.9 in4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 330 liter11.7 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1150 liter40.6 cu ft
2004 BMW 1 Series Hatchback (E87)

1430 mm
L:4227 mm | W:1933 mm
2004 BMW 1 Series Hatchback (E87)
- Production Years: 2004 - 2007
- Model Year: 2004
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4227 mm166.4 in13.9 ft
- Width: 1933 mm76.1 in6.3 ft
- Height: 1430 mm56.3 in4.7 ft
- Trunk Capacity: 330 liter11.7 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1150 liter40.6 cu ft