Renault Megane 2003 vs BMW X1 2018
| Body: | Cabrio | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 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: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 25 HP less power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 68 NM less than BMW X1. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 27 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 sērija | |
| 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 X1 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 2003 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 2003 1.6 engine BMW X1 2018 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW X1 2018 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.60 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 8 cm shorter than the BMW X1, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | 1550 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 315 litres less trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 1060 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.2 metres less than that of the BMW X1, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 15 000 | |
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