BMW 1 series 2015 vs Renault Megane 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. BMW 1 series engine produces 82 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 8.1 | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 1 series consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Megane) 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 | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 1 series 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | no data | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1247 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means BMW 1 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`899 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 14 400 | |
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