Mini Engine B38a15a

The 1.5-liter turbocharged engine Mini Cooper B38A15A has been assembled at the company's factory since 2014 and installed in all third-generation Mini models, but only in base versions. This three-cylinder engine is actually one of the variants of the BMW B38 series power units. Engines of the B38 series: B38A12A, B48A20A, and B48A20B.

Mini B38A15A 1.5 turbo engine specifications.

One First modification
Exact capacity1499 cm³
Power systemdirect injection
Engine power75 HP
Torque160 nm
Engine blockaluminum R3
Block headaluminum 12v
Cylinder diameter82 mm
Piston stroke.94.6 mm
Compression ratio11.0
Engine featuresValvetronic
Hydraulic compensator. tak
Timing drivechain
Timing phase adjusteron intake and exhaust.
TurbochargingContinental 7633795
What oils to use4.25 liters 5W-30
Fuel type95
Environmental classEURO 6
Approximate life expectancy270 000 HP
Modification One
Exact capacity1499 cm³
Power systemdirect injection
Engine power102 HP
Torque190 nm
Engine blockaluminum R3
Block headaluminum 12v
Cylinder diameter82 mm
Piston stroke.94.6 mm
Compression ratio11.0
Engine featuresValvetronic
Hydraulic compensator. tak
Timing drivechain
Timing phase adjusteron both ramparts
TurbochargingContinental 7633795
What oils to use4.25 liters 5W-30
Fuel type95
Environmental classEURO 6
Approximate life expectancy260 000 HP
Cooper modification
Exact capacity1499 cm³
Power systemdirect injection
Engine power136 HP
Torque220 nm
Engine blockaluminum R3
Block headaluminum 12v
Cylinder diameter82 mm
Piston stroke.94.6 mm
Compression ratio11.0
Engine featuresValvetronic
Hydraulic compensator. tak
Timing drivechain
Timing phase adjusteron two shafts
TurbochargingContinental 7633795
What oils to use4.25 liters 5W-30
Fuel type95
Environmental classEURO 6
Approximate life expectancy250 000 HP

Fuel consumption Mini Engine B38a15a

Using the example of the 2018 Mini Cooper with a manual transmission:
City6.1 litry
Route4.2 litry
Mixed4.9 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

These engines have not been produced for long enough to gather good statistics on their breakdowns. So far, most complaints are related to failures of direct injection and carbon deposits on the valves. The weak point of this engine is the thermomodule, which is used instead of a thermostat. The Valvetronic system regularly causes problems, as well as the Vanos phase regulators. Sometimes there is destruction of the support bearing due to axial play in the crankshaft.

Engine Mini B38a15a

Mini
Clubman 2 (F54)2015 - CE
Hatch F552014 - CE
Hatch 3 (F56)2014 - CE
Cabrio 3 (F57)2016 - CE
Countryman 2 (F60)2017 - CE

Engines from the same line as Mini Engine B38a15a

See Also

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The 1.6-liter turbocharged engine Mini W11B16A was installed by the company between 2001 and 2008 and used in Mini models with the R52 and R53 body styles, such as the Cooper S or John Cooper Works. This powertrain achieved high performance thanks to the Eaton M45 supercharger. The Tritec series also includes engines: W10B14A and W10B16A.

Mini Engine N12b14a

The 1.4-liter engine Mini One N12B14A was produced at the factory in England from 2007 to 2010 and installed in the simplest versions of the Mini model with the R56 body and in the Clubman estate with the R55 body. A similar power unit was used in some Peugeot-Citroen models with the EP3 index. Prince series: N12B16A, N14B16A, N14B16C, N16B16A, N18B16A, and N18B16C.

Mini N12b16a engine

The 1.6-liter engine Mini Cooper N12B16A was produced at the factory in England from 2006 to 2010 and installed in mass versions of the Mini with the R56 body and in the Clubman wagon with the R55 body. A similar powertrain was used in Peugeot-Citroen cars under their own index EP6. Prince Series: N12B14A, N14B16A, N14B16C, N16B16A, N18B16A, and N18B16C.

Mini N14b16a engine

The 1.6-liter turbocharged engine Mini Cooper S N14B16A was produced in England from 2006 to 2010 and was installed in the Hatch (R56), Cabrio (R57), and Clubman (R55) models. The same engine was also used in Peugeot and Citroen cars under its own index EP6DTS. Prince Series: N12B14A, N12B16A, N14B16C, N16B16A, N18B16A, and N18B16C.

Ford Tpba engine

The 2.0-liter engine Ford TPBA or Mondeo 4 2.0 EcoBoost was produced from 2010 to 2014 and was installed in the updated version of the fourth generation of the popular Mondeo model. After the change of generation of this model, this powertrain received a completely different index R9CB. The 2.0 EcoBoost engine lineup also includes the following power units: TNBB, TPWA, R9DA.

Hyundai G4hd engine

1.1-liter four-cylinder engine with 12 valves, Hyundai G4HD, was produced by the company from 2002 to 2014 and was only installed in the Atos Prime model and basic versions of the pre-facelift Getz hatchback. There were two different versions of this engine, with the more powerful version having a power output of 46 kW, often referred to as G4HD-46. The Epsilon engine lineup also includes: G3HA, G4HA, G4HC, G4HE, and G4HG.