Renault Megane 2006 vs BMW 1 series 2004
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| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Renault Megane is available with front wheel drive, while BMW 1 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 | 1.6 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 - 165 HP | 116 - 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 - 340 NM | 150 - 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 - 13.6 seconds | 6.1 - 11 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 - 8.4 | 5.6 - 9.4 | |
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On average, the Renault Megane petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as BMW 1 series. On average, Renault Megane equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 13 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | 1150 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 140 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 660 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`854 | ~ 1`792 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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