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

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 -

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

172.200

174.1

Height, Overall (in)

55.600

56.8

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

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

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.000

14.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.000

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.100

35.8

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

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

P235/40HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/50R17

P235/40HR18

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

3569

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

480

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

140

Engine

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

Engine Type

Gas I6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Gasoline 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

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

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 1 Series

Volkswagen Eos

Body Style

Convertible

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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

- TBD -

7.2

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