Renault Megane 2003 vs BMW X1 2015
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| Body: | Cabrio | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Renault Megane is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW X1 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.0 | 1.5 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 - 163 HP | 116 - 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 - 300 NM | 220 - 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 - 13.6 seconds | 6.5 - 11.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 - 8.4 | 4.1 - 6.4 | |
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Renault Megane petrol engines consumes on average 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW X1. On average, Renault Megane equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X1 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 | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.60 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 8 cm shorter than the BMW X1, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | 1550 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 315 litres less trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 1060 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.2 metres less than that of the BMW X1, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`845 | ~ 2`087 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 15 000 | |
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