Peugeot 308 2011 vs BMW 1 series 2011

 
Peugeot 308
2011 - 2013
BMW 1 series
2011 - 2015
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chain and beltTiming chain

Performance

Power: 163 HP116 HP
Torque: 340 NM260 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.6 seconds10.7 seconds
Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive.
Peugeot 308 engine produces 47 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.34.4
The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Peugeot 308 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 308 could require 285 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres52 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 950 km in combined cycle1180 km in combined cycle
1150 km on highway1360 km on highway
BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Peugeot 308) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Peugeot 308 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 6 years18 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Citroen C5, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 508, Citroen DS4Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect.
BMW 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ...  More about BMW 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.28 m4.32 m
Width: 1.82 m1.77 m
Height: 1.50 m1.42 m
Peugeot 308 is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 8 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 348 litres360 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1201 litres1200 litres
Peugeot 308 has 12 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 1 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9601`875
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

above average
BMW 1 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 44008000
Pros and Cons: Peugeot 308 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
BMW 1 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
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