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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.9 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 10 NM more than Renault Kadjar. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | 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. | |||
| Renault Kadjar 2015 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 Kadjar 2015 1.5 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`070 | 1`916 | |
| 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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