Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
23 mpg City/34 mpg Hwy
Engine
Turbocharged Gas I4, 2.0L
EPA Class
Mid-Size
Style Name
Sedan
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
4dr Car
Transmission
8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission -inc: sport & manual shift modes, adaptive transmission control (ATC)
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size
Number of Passenger Doors
4
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3814
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Leg Room (in)
41.4
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.2
Passenger Volume (ft³)
100.5
Second Head Room (in)
38.0
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.3
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Head Room (in)
39.1
Second Leg Room (in)
36.1
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
116.9
Track Width, Rear (in)
64.1
Height, Overall (in)
57.6
Length, Overall (in)
193.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.6
Track Width, Front (in)
63.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.2
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
18.4
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.5
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
34
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
N20
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
260 @ 1250
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
240 @ 5000
Displacement
2.0L/122
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD -
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/Manual Shift
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.39
Trans Order Code
205
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.30
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.29
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84
Trans Type
8
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11
Brakes
Brake Type
Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x 0.8
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x 0.9
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
- TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
NA
Front Tire Size
225/55R17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
225/55R17
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Material
NA
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link Double-Wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Integral-V
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -
Safety Features
Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver
Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off)
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
Yes
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
No
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) -inc: dynamic brake control (DBC)
Dynamic stability control (DSC) -inc: brake fade compensation,...
Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door...
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system...
Front seat side-impact airbags
Front & rear seat head protection system (HPS)
BMW Assist Safety Plan w/Bluetooth wireless technology -inc: (4)...
BMW Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive...
BMW Ultimate Service
Crash sensor that activates battery safety terminal disconnect...
3-point safety belts w/force limiters & head restraints at all...
Front safety belts w/automatic pretensioners
Acoustic safety-belt warning
Active head restraints for driver & front passenger
LATCH attachments for child-restraint safety installation
Child safety rear door locks
Emergency interior trunk release handle
Tire pressure monitor
Dynamic stability control (DSC) -inc: brake fade compensation,...
Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door...
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system...
Front seat side-impact airbags
Front & rear seat head protection system (HPS)
BMW Assist Safety Plan w/Bluetooth wireless technology -inc: (4)...
BMW Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive...
BMW Ultimate Service
Crash sensor that activates battery safety terminal disconnect...
3-point safety belts w/force limiters & head restraints at all...
Front safety belts w/automatic pretensioners
Acoustic safety-belt warning
Active head restraints for driver & front passenger
LATCH attachments for child-restraint safety installation
Child safety rear door locks
Emergency interior trunk release handle
Tire pressure monitor
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
50,000
Basic Years
4
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
12
Drivetrain Miles/km
50,000
Drivetrain Years
4
Maintenance Miles/km
50,000
Maintenance Years
4
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Note
Assist Safety Plan
Roadside Assistance Years
4
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
10.7
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
170
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
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