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Curb Weight | 3362 lbs. | ||
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Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 37.9 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 4 | ||
Overall Length | 172.4 inches | ||
Wheel Base | 104.7 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 76.1 inches |
Adaptive Headlights | Available | ||
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Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
HID Headlights | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 20 mpg | ||
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Highway | 28 mpg | ||
Combined | 23 mpg |
Drivetrain | RWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Manual | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium |
Horsepower | 335 @ 5900 RPM | ||
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Torque | 332 @ 1500 rpm | ||
Engine | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0L | ||
0 to 60 | 4.7 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 155 mph |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 12 years / Unlimited miles |
If your mom or dad had BMW’s 2002 while growing up, or you had one while in school, the 1 Series is a valid successor, delivering a tight, tidy package and a more nimble footprint than the bigger 3 Series. Without that point of reference, the 1 Series will succeed for its on-road dynamic, quality of construction and reasonable – albeit not great – fuel efficiency. Also, if you’re a fan of convertibles with soft tops, this is where you find it; BMW’s 3 Series has gone to a convertible hardtop.
Even in its 128i guise, this is not an inexpensive purchase. You pay a real premium – $30,000 plus – to enjoy the benefits of BMW badging and rear-wheel drive. For those with an affection for front-wheel drive platforms, VW’s GTI, Audi’s A3 or Acura’s TSX deliver far more bang – and arguably more style – for your automotive buck. And while not in the same segment, a V6-equipped Mustang delivers 300+ horsepower and 30 miles per gallon for a well-equipped price of under $25,000.
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Price | $52,500 | $47,376 | $47,257 | $48,555 | |
KBB.com Rating | N/A | 4.3 | N/A | 4.5 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 4.7 | N/A | 5.0 | |
Fuel Economy | City 20/Hwy 28/Comb 23 MPG | City 21/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG | City 20/Hwy 26/Comb 22 MPG | City 15/Hwy 23/Comb 18 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | N/A | N/A | N/A | $78,022 | |
Safety Rating | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.0 | |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | |
Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
Horsepower | 335 @ 5900 RPM | 349 HP | 257 @ 8000 RPM | 480 @ 7150 RPM | |
Engine | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0L | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Supercharged, 1.8 Liter | V8, 5.0 Liter | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |