1. Production	1993–2000 371,498 built [1]
   Successor	BMW E46 Compact
   Class	Compact car
   Body style	3-door hatchback
   Layout	FR layout
   Engine	1.6 L I4 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) 1.9 L 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) 1.8 L I4 140 PS (100 kW; 140 hp) 1.9 L I4 140 PS (100 kW; 140 hp) 2.5 L I6 170 PS (130 kW; 170 hp) 1.6 L I4 Petrol/Biogas 87 PS (64 kW; 86 hp) 1.7 L I4 diesel 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp)
   Wheelbase	2,700 mm (110 in)
   Length	4,210 mm (166 in)
   Width	1,700 mm (67 in)
   Curb weight	1,175 kg (2,590 lb)−1,290 kg (2,800 lb)