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BMW 316ti Compact

General information

ModelBMW 316ti Compact
Year2009
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving7.0 litres/100 km (33.60 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power115.00 PS (85 kW or 113 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque175.00 Nm (17.8 kgf-m or 129.1 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke84.1 x 81.0 mm (3.3 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0836 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space5010 litres (1,324 gallons)
Cargo space310 litres (82 gallons)
Optional cargo space1100 litres (291 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1375 kg (3,031.4 pounds)
Max weight with load1800 kg (3,968.3 pounds)
Towing weight1250 kg (2,755.8 pounds)
Overall length4270 mm (168.1 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR21830
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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