Peugeot 308 2011 vs BMW 1 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 92 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 24 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 3.8 | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Used also on Mini Cooper | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 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 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1201 litres | 1200 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 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`840 | |
| 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 (€): | 4400 | 8000 | |
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