Renault Megane 2016 vs BMW 1 series 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 15 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.3 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 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.2 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 | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X1, 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.36 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`845 | |
| 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 (€): | 14 400 | 24 600 | |
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