BMW 2 series 2018 vs Renault Kangoo 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 104 HP more power than Renault Kangoo, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Renault Kangoo. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Kangoo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 2 series could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Kangoo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 2 sērija has 4x4: This generation BMW features the Haldex Generation V proactive all-wheel-drive system, which sends 100% of torque to the front wheels as standard. The system analyzes data from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement if required. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split equally between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X2 | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| 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 2018 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2018 2.0 engine Renault Kangoo 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Kangoo 2013 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.80 m | |
| BMW 2 series is 14 cm longer than the Renault Kangoo, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 660 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1905 litres | 2600 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 2 series has 15 litres less trunk space than the Renault Kangoo. This could mean that the BMW 2 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kangoo (by 695 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 1 metres more than that of the Renault Kangoo, which means BMW 2 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | 1`954 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 2 series scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| BMW 2 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 295 percent more cases than BMW 2 series, so BMW 2 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 8200 | |
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