BMW X3 2006 vs Renault Koleos 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 43 HP more power than Renault Koleos, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Renault Koleos. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Koleos is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW X3 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Koleos, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X3 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Koleos. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Koleos might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X3 2006 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW X3 2006 3.0 engine Renault Koleos 2008 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X3 is 5 cm longer than the Renault Koleos, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1380 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. BMW X3 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Renault Koleos. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 180 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Renault Koleos, which means BMW X3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`355 | 2`250 | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 4800 | |
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