Renault Megane 2008 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 53 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 120 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 1110 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 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. Choose from three 4x4 versions of BMW 1 series 2011 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2008 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2008 1.5 engine 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
| Renault Megane is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 372 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1162 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 12 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The BMW 1 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 38 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`762 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| 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 (€): | 2200 | 7600 | |
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