Renault Megane 2016 vs BMW 1 series 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 1 series, but torque is 65 NM less than BMW 1 series. Despite the higher power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 5.4 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 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 770 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 153 mm (6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 4 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 384 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 4 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 47 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`823 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 20 400 | |
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