The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 (09 - 12)
€ 36,900
€ 20,000
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 130i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane TCe 130.
BMW 130i
Renault Mégane TCe 130
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.9
71.2
80.2
68.8 in
Width
71.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.9
104
169.1
166.9 in
Length
169.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Renault Mégane TCe 130
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3845 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.22 %
General
BMW 130i
Renault Mégane TCe 130
E81
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
BMW 130i
Renault Mégane TCe 130
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.8 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
36 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
388 mi
Range
574 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
574 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Environmental Impact
161.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Renault Mégane TCe 130
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft















