How many crates of beer fit in a BMW 1-serie?
The boot of a BMW 1-serie holds ±5 crates of beer (360 litres). With the rear seats folded down, it's ±17 (1,200 litres).
How many fit in your 1-serie?
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By year and version
| Version | Boot | Crates | Seats folded | Crates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 360 L | ±5 | 1,200 L | ±17 |
With ±17 crates with the rear seats folded, the BMW 1-serie has more room than 30% of the 335 cars we compare. There are 59,150 BMW 1-serie cars registered in the Netherlands (RDW, as of 24 September 2026).
Similar cars
Cars with roughly the same boot space as the BMW 1-serie:
| Model | Boot | Seats folded |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Auris | ±5 crates | ±19 crates |
| Fiat 600 | ±5 crates | ±17 crates |
| MINI Clubman | ±5 crates | ±18 crates |
| Toyota Corolla | ±5 crates | ±15 crates |
| Citroën C4 Cactus | ±5 crates | ±16 crates |
| Toyota Yaris Verso | ±5 crates | ±14 crates |
Frequently asked questions
How many crates of beer fit in a BMW 1-serie?
The boot of a BMW 1-serie holds ±5 crates of beer (360 litres). With the rear seats folded down, it's ±17 (1,200 litres).
How much boot space does a BMW 1-serie have?
According to the manufacturer (VDA standard), 360 litres with the rear seats up and 1,200 litres with them folded down. Because crates don't fit into corners and wheel arches, we count 50% of that space.
Boot capacity according to the manufacturer, converted using a standard crate of 40 × 30 × 26 cm. How we calculate. All BMW models: BMW.
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