BMW 1 series 2011 vs Fiat Bravo 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| 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: | 136 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 206 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 16 HP more power than Fiat Bravo, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Fiat Bravo. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Bravo, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Bravo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 750 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Fiat Bravo) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Fiat Grande Punto, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, Alfa Romeo MiTo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Fiat Bravo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller. BMW 1 series is 1 cm shorter than the Fiat Bravo, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | no data | |
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Fiat Bravo has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Bravo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Fiat Bravo, which means BMW 1 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Bravo has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 4600 | |
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