Renault Megane 2012 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 47 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1500 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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) | 147 mm (5.8 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Renault Megane is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 344 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
991 litres | no data | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 26 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`849 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 7200 | 10 400 | |
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