Renault Megane 2009 vs BMW 1 series 2007
| 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: | 110 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 94 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 160 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 1130 km with real consumption | 760 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Used also on 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Renault Megane is 7 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 |
377 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`773 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 6600 | |
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