The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 23,800
€ 28,600
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
BMW 120i
57.9
71.2
80.2
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104
169.1
104.7
166.9
169.1 in
Length
166.9 in
104 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
BMW 120i
2983 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.33 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
BMW 120i
BZ
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
BMW 120i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
490 mi
Range
499 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
144 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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
