BMW 1 Series

The 2013 1 Series in brief

The 2013 BMW 1 Series is a subcompact car offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl) and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 172 inches long and 69 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,208 lb (128i 2dr Coupe RWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway), 5% better than the 2013 subcompact car average of 22 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.

The BMW 1 Series has 6 model years in our data, from 2008 to 2013.

Its most efficient year was 2013 at 23 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 22 to 23 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the air bags (37), electrical system (9), fuel/propulsion system (7).

2011 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 5 campaigns and 62 owner complaints.

How the 2008 1 Series compares

The 2008 BMW 1 Series is a subcompact car offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 172 inches long and 69 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,258 lb (128i 2dr Coupe RWD).