2013 BMW 1-Series vs 2013 Volkswagen Eos

2013 BMW 1-Series

2013 Volkswagen Eos

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2-Door Conv 128i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
1 Series 2-Door Conv 128i	N/A	N/A	$34,225	$37,200
1 Series 2-Door Conv 128i SULEV	N/A	N/A	$34,225	$37,200
1 Series 2-Door Conv 135i	N/A	N/A	$40,850	$44,400
1 Series 2-Door Conv 135is	N/A	N/A	$44,390	$48,250
1 Series 2-Door Coupe 128i	N/A	N/A	$28,980	$31,500
1 Series 2-Door Coupe 128i SULEV	N/A	N/A	$28,980	$31,500
1 Series 2-Door Coupe 135i	N/A	N/A	$36,430	$39,600
1 Series 2-Door Coupe 135is	N/A	N/A	$40,065	$43,550

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2-Door Conv Executive SULEV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Eos 2-Door Conv Executive SULEV	22	30	$39,793	$41,450
Eos 2-Door Conv Komfort SULEV	22	30	$33,265	$34,650
Eos 2-Door Conv Lux SULEV	22	30	$38,011	$39,595
Eos 2-Door Conv Sport SULEV	22	30	$35,515	$36,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$34,225

$39,793

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,200

$41,450

Monthly Payment Estimate

$620 / month

$691 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 BMW 1-Series is part small luxury coupe, part sports car, and if you're okay with a tight interior and a sometimes-frustrating iDrive, you'll find happiness.

Get past the understated look of the 2013 Volkswagen Eos, and you'll find its turbo powertrain, smart handling, and refined, roomy interior to be a delightful combination.

TCC Likes

Strong acceleration (135 models)
Sharp handling
Stylish, luxurious interior

Well-designed folding hardtop
Responsive dual-clutch transmission
Premium interior appointments

TCC Dislikes

Heavy for its size
Tight interior, lack of back-seat space
Front-seat comfort an issue for some

Anonymous exterior
Tight trunk space
Noisy wind deflector

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

22 mpg

Highway

Coming Soon

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.000

54.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

78.000

77.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.000

35.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

42.200

41.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.200

41.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

31.300

32.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.600

38.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

58.300

60.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.6

Length, Overall (in)

172.200

174.1

Height, Overall (in)

55.600

56.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.600

60.9

Wheelbase (in)

104.700

101.5

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.800

70.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

8.000

6.6-10.5

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.800 x - TBD -

10.6 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.800 x - TBD -

12.3 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.000

14.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.000

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.100

35.8

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/50R17

P235/40H18

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/50R17

P235/40H18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3494

3508

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

18 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

18 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

7.6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

140

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

200 @ 2750

207 @ 1700

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0L/183

2.0L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

230 @ 6500

200 @ 5100

Engine Type

Gas I6

Turbocharged Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

- TBD -

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

- TBD -

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

- TBD -

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.660

1.30

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

0.91

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.940

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.460

2.05

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.230

4.06/3.14

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.230

0.90

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic w/manual shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.850

0.76

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.320

3.46

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 1 Series

Volkswagen Eos

Body Style

Convertible

2 Door Convertible

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

- TBD -

7.4

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