BMW 1 series 2007 vs Renault Megane 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| 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: | 204 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 94 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.3 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 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 1130 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW X1 | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 1 series is 7 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 344 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 377 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 1 series has 26 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`773 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 3600 | |
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