The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (17 - 18)
€ 25,000
€ 31,900
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane TCe 130 is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
BMW 120i
57.9
71.2
80.2
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104
169.1
105.9
170.4
169.1 in
Length
170.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 130
BMW 120i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.43 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
BMW 120i
BZ
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 130
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
130 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
151 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
BMW 120i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
21.71 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
42 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
665 mi
Range
567 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
665 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
108 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
106.1 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
