The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12)
€ 36,400

€ 24,700

€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 180.
BMW 130i
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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 180
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.41 %

General
BMW 130i
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Performance
BMW 130i
Renault Mégane TCe 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.28 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.46 lb/hp
17.28 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
397 mi
Range
484 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









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