Model year guide

1998 BMW 318 TI

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 BMW 318 TI is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1998 BMW 318 TI at a glance

Combined23–24 mpg

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1998 BMW 318 TI MPG & running costs

Combined23–24 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,850
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume87 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1998 BMW 318 TI costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,250
Fuel only$14,250
Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1998 BMW 318 TI vehicles on record

1998 BMW 318 TIWBACG81030AT52485

Other BMW 318 TI model years

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1998 BMW 318 TI — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1998 BMW 318 TI get?

The 1998 BMW 318 TI has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.