BMW 2 series 2014 vs BMW 1 series 2015
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.  | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.4 | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 2 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 2 series could require 180 litres more fuel.  | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 2 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 2 series is 10 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 2 series is 2 cm lower.  | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 360 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 2 series has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series.  | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low  | average  | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better  | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 11 800 | |
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