Renault Megane 2000 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 107 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 36 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 52 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.4 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 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 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 2000 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2000 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller, but slightly higher. Renault Megane is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1345 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 50 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 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 Renault Megane (by 255 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
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