BMW 1 series 2015 vs Renault Megane 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 80 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 1130 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine Renault Megane 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2013 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
| BMW 1 series is 3 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 372 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1162 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 1 series has 12 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the BMW 1 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 38 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`005 | 1`813 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 800 | 5000 | |
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