BMW 1 series 2015 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 6 HP less power than Renault Megane, but torque is 15 NM more than Renault Megane. Despite less power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 47 litres | |
| 730 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 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. | |||
| 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 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 1 sērija 2015 1.5 engine | |||
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 |
1200 litres | 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 47 litres). | |||
| 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 (€): | 11 600 | 11 200 | |
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