BMW 1 series 2007 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 38 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 1 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 870 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. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| BMW 1 series is 3 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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: | 1`830 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`320 kg | 1`225 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 510 kg | 545 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 1400 | |
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