BMW 1 series 2015 vs BMW 2 series 2014
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 41 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 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 51 litres | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 2 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 4 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 2 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2014 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2014 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.56 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller. BMW 1 series is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 2 series, 14 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 468 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 108 litres less trunk space than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.4 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`870 kg | 1`870 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`305 kg | 1`395 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 565 kg | 475 kg | |
| BMW 1 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem more than BMW 2 series. Therefore, BMW 1 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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