BMW 2 series 2014 vs Renault Kadjar 2015
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 6 HP more power than Renault Kadjar, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Renault Kadjar. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kadjar, which means that by driving the BMW 2 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kadjar. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Kadjar gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Kadjar can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Kadjar version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 4 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 2 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2014 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2014 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.61 m | |
| BMW 2 series is 11 cm shorter than the Renault Kadjar, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 2 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 468 litres | 472 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1905 litres | 1478 litres | |
| BMW 2 series has 4 litres less trunk space than the Renault Kadjar. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 2 series (by 427 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the Renault Kadjar, which means BMW 2 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 1`903 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Kadjar scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Renault Kadjar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Renault Kadjar, so Renault Kadjar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 11 000 | |
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