BMW 1 series 2004 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 58 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 (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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 2 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 1190 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means BMW 1 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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