Renault Megane 2009 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Renault Megane) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 1 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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 | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 33 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 149 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 1 series 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) | 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | 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. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 2009 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 2009 1.6 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 | 4.36 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 |
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: | 10.95 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.25 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`728 | 1`785 | |
| 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 (€): | 3400 | 8000 | |
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