Renault Megane 2016 vs BMW 1 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 52 litres | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 132 mm (5.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Megane 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 Renault Megane version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic | 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. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Megane 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 2016 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.41 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 3 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 384 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | 1200 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 24 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: | 11.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.9 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 10 600 | |
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