Peugeot 308 2011 vs BMW 1 series 2012

 
Peugeot 308
2011 - 2013
BMW 1 series
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Diesel1.6 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 112 HP116 HP
Torque: 270 NM260 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.4 seconds10.5 seconds
BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving.
Peugeot 308 engine produces 4 HP less power than BMW 1 series, but torque is 10 NM more than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.03.8
Peugeot 308 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres52 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1500 km in combined cycle1360 km in combined cycle
1570 km on highway1520 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: 8 years18 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4Used 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.
Peugeot 308 2011 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ...  More about Peugeot 308 2011 1.6 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`8601`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 (€): 44008000
Pros and Cons: Peugeot 308 has
  • timing belt engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
BMW 1 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
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