BMW 1 series 2012 vs Peugeot 308 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 1 series engine produces 18 HP less power than Peugeot 308, but torque is 20 NM more than Peugeot 308. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
| BMW 1 series is 5 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 348 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1200 litres | 1201 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`820 kg | 1`815 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`290 kg | 1`364 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 530 kg | 451 kg | |
| BMW 1 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem more than Peugeot 308. Therefore, BMW 1 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below 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 (€): | 7400 | 3600 | |
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