2013 BMW 1-Series vs 2014 Volkswagen Eos

2013 BMW 1-Series

2014 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

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Eos 2-Door Conv Executive	22	30	$40,411	$42,095
Eos 2-Door Conv Komfort	22	30	$34,171	$35,595
Eos 2-Door Conv Sport	22	30	$36,791	$38,325

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$34,225

$40,411

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,200

$42,095

Monthly Payment Estimate

$620 / month

$702 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.8

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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.

The 2014 Volkswagen Eos is understated and conservative, but if you can look past that you'll find that it's responsive, refined, and day-to-day usable in a way most convertibles aren't.

TCC Likes

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

Smooth, well-designed folding hardtop
Responsive powertrain
Premium cabin appointments

TCC Dislikes

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

Nondescript exterior
Small trunk
Noisy wind deflector

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

31.300

32.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.600

38.9

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

Exterior Dimensions

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

Track Width, Front (in)

58.300

60.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

172.200

174.1

Height, Overall (in)

55.600

56.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

8.000

6.6

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.800 x - TBD -

10.6

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.800 x - TBD -

12.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.000

14.5

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.000

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.100

35.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/50R17

P235/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/50R17

P235/40HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3494

3569

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

140

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

480

Engine

Engine Type

Gas I6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

200 @ 2750

207 @ 1700

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0L/183

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

230 @ 6500

200 @ 5100

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

- TBD -

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

- TBD -

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

- TBD -

Transmission

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

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.230

0.90

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.850

0.76

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.320

3.46

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

Summary

Body Style

Convertible

Vehicle Name

BMW 1 Series

Volkswagen Eos

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

- TBD -

7.2

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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