BMW 1 Series 3 doors (2017 – 2019) vs Renault Megane 5 Doors (2018 – 2020): specs compared
The BMW 1 Series 3 doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 340 hp against 300 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 5.9 s. The Renault Megane 5 Doors has the higher top speed: 254 km/h against 249 km/h. The BMW 1 Series 3 doors uses less fuel, from 3.4 L/100 km against 7.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,375 kg against 1,407 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
1 Series 3 doors
2017 – 2019
|
Renault
Megane 5 Doors
2018 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 2017 – 2019 | 2018 – 2020 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 18 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 109 – 340 hp | 280 – 300 hp |
| Torque | 180 – 500 Nm | 389 – 420 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 – 10.9 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 249 km/h | 254 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.4 – 7.4 L/100 km | 7.0 – 7.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,328 mm | 4,371 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,375 – 1,615 kg | 1,407 – 1,430 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.