BMW 1 series 2015 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 62 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 47 litres | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Used also on Nissan Terrano | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller. BMW 1 series is 3 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 384 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1247 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 24 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.9 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means BMW 1 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`789 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 14 400 | |
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