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Available new from: September 2001  -  March 2003

BMW 3-Series Compact (01-04)
BMW 3-Series Compact (01-04)
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Specs Overview

2wd
Manual
Petrol
3dr
Power (bhp)143 bhp
Acceleration 0-60 mph9 secs
Miles per tank540 miles
Insurance group get an insurance quote? 25
Road tax£305 per year
Dimensions (mm)Length 4262mm X Width 1751mm
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Costs

What is the price to buy a used and new 3-Series Compact 2001 and what is the overall running cost?

Fuel consumption
Pre-2017 test standard
Official fuel economy tests explained
An improved official test for car fuel economy was introduced in September 2017.
The new WLTP test gives figures closer to a car's "true mpg" than the pre-2017 NEDC test, which tended to overstate mpg compared to what real-world drivers would get.
When looking at mpg for two cars, always check the figures were measured under the same test system. Comparing one car's WLTP figure with another's NEDC figure will not tell you which has the better mpg.
39 mpg
Insurance group25
Annual road tax£305
Price when new£17,695
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Dimensions

What are the dimensions of 3-Series Compact 2001 and its fuel capacity and the overall weight?

Fuel Capacity63 litres
Weight1300kg
Length4262mm
Width1751mm
Height1408mm
Wheelbase2725mm
Turning Circle10m
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Performance

What is the BHP, top speed, torque, and CO2 emissions of 3-Series Compact 2001?

Power143 bhp
Top Speed133 mph
0-60 mph9 secs
Torque200 Nm
CO2 Emissions175 g/km
Euro Emissions Standard
3

Emissions data can vary over the lifespan of a version, typically due to manufacturer engine improvements.

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Miles Per Tank540 miles
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Engine

What is the Engine size, fuel type, transmission, and Gearbox of BMW 3-Series Compact 2001?

Engine Size1995cc
Cylinders4
Valves16
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Gearbox5 Speed
DrivetrainRear wheel drive
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Cabin & Luggage

What are the number of seats and doors in BMW 3-Series Compact 2001 and its boot size?

Doors3
Seats5
Luggage Capacity310 litres
Unbraked Towing Weight670kg
Braked Towing Weight1300kg

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