2016 BMW 2-Series vs 2016 Volkswagen Eos

2016 BMW 2-Series

2016 Volkswagen Eos

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2-Door Conv 228i RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2 Series 2-Door Conv 228i RWD	23	34	$36,060	$38,650
2 Series 2-Door Conv 228i xDrive AWD	22	34	$37,900	$40,650
2 Series 2-Door Conv M235i RWD	20	31	$45,350	$48,750
2 Series 2-Door Conv M235i xDrive AWD	20	30	$47,190	$50,750
2 Series 2-Door Coupe 228i RWD	22	34	$30,720	$32,850
2 Series 2-Door Coupe 228i RWD SULEV	23	35	$30,720	$32,850
2 Series 2-Door Coupe 228i xDrive AWD	23	35	$32,560	$34,850
2 Series 2-Door Coupe M235i RWD	20	31	$41,120	$44,150
2 Series 2-Door Coupe M235i xDrive AWD	20	30	$42,960	$46,150
M2 2-Door Coupe	18	26	$48,065	$51,700

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2-Door Conv Komfort

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Eos 2-Door Conv Komfort	22	30	$30,715	$31,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,060

$30,715

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,650

$31,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$644 / month

$533 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 2-Series may be an entry-level model in BMW's lineup, but it builds on a rich lineage, as a well-rounded luxury sports coupe with all the looks, handling and features that you might expect.

It's your last chance to get a Volkswagen Eos in 2016; it's refined and comfortable, but there's more fun in its road manners than in its sheet metal.

TCC Likes

Sporty yet graceful exterior
Modern, restrained interior
All-wheel-drive option

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

TCC Dislikes

Tight back seat
Encroaches on 4-Series prices (M235i especially)
No convertible offering to date

Small trunk
Nondescript exterior
Noisy wind deflector

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

31.8

32.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

41.7

Second Head Room (in)

35.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

42.2

41.5

Front Head Room (in)

40.5

38.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.4

54.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

77.4

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.6

56.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.3

60.9

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

101.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.8

70.5

Track Width, Front (in)

59.9

60.8

Length, Overall (in)

174.7

174.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.8

6.6

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.4

10.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.7

14.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/50HR17

P235/45HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/50HR17

P235/45HR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3625

3508

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

17 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

140

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

480

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 5000

200 @ 5100

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

255 @ 1250

207 @ 1700

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

0.91

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.05

Trans Order Code

2TB

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

0.90

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.76

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

3.46

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.08

4.06

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.30

Summary

Body Style

Convertible

Vehicle Name

BMW 2 Series

Volkswagen Eos

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

6.5

7.1

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