BMW 1 series 2015 vs BMW 2 series 2014
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 1 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 2 series can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 1 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 3.0 | 1.5 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 - 340 HP | 95 - 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 - 500 NM | 180 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 - 10.9 seconds | 6.8 - 13.5 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 1 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 2 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 - 8.0 | 4.1 - 6.0 | |
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BMW 1 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 2 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 - 140 mm (5.1 - 5.5 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.59 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller. BMW 1 series is 16 cm shorter than the BMW 2 series, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1200 litres | 1905 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 285 litres less trunk space than the BMW 2 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 2 series (by 705 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`948 kg | ~ 2`080 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`391 kg | ~ 1`465 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 557 kg | ~ 615 kg | |
| BMW 1 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem less than BMW 2 series. Therefore, BMW 2 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 10 400 | |
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