BMW 1 series 2015 vs Renault Megane 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| BMW 1 series and Renault Megane have the same engine power, but BMW 1 series torque is 20 NM less than Renault Megane. BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 45 litres | |
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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 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 Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
|
BMW 1 series is smaller. BMW 1 series is 3 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1247 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 1 series has 25 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The Renault Megane may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 47 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`915 | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 11 600 | 11 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW 1 sērija has
|
Renault Megane has
| |