Renault Koleos 2008 vs BMW X3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Koleos engine produces 48 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 24 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Renault Koleos reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.3 | |
| Renault Koleos consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Koleos could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW X3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW X3 2006 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW X3 2006 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Koleos is 5 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Koleos is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1380 litres | 1560 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Renault Koleos has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 180 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Koleos is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Renault Koleos can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 2`260 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 6400 | |
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