Renault Megane 2020 vs BMW 1 series 2017
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 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: | 260 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 25 HP less power than BMW 1 series, but torque is 40 NM more than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | 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. 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 17 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 449 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1432 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 600 | no data | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Renault Megane has
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BMW 1 sērija has
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