BMW 1 series 2015 vs BMW 2 series 2015
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 26 HP more power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 2 series. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 61 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 (BMW 2 series) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine BMW 2 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.61 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller. BMW 1 series is 23 cm shorter than the BMW 2 series, 4 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 |
no data | 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 2 series, which means BMW 1 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`920 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`355 kg | 1`455 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 565 kg | 645 kg | |
| BMW 1 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 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 | low | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 10 400 | |
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