BMW 1 series 2011 vs Renault Megane 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 47 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.8 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 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1500 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 1030 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 147 mm (5.8 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 1 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2011 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 2011 2.0 engine Renault Megane 2012 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Megane 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 1 series is 6 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 | 991 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`849 | |
| 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 55 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 7200 | |
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