BMW 2 series 2015 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 60 HP more power than Renault Kadjar, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Renault Kadjar. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 60 litres | |
| 930 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW X1 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Kadjar might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2015 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 2015 2.0 engine Renault Kadjar 2015 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Kadjar 2015 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.61 m | |
| BMW 2 series is 11 cm longer than the Renault Kadjar, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 472 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1905 litres | 1478 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 2 series has 173 litres more 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: | 11.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 1 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`210 | 2`050 | |
| 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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