Comparison BMW 3 Series Convertible (E30) 325i (170 Hp) & Renault Megane III (Phase II, 2012) 1.6 16V (100 Hp) & Renault Grand Modus (Phase II, 2008) 1.2 16V (75 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Renault | Renault |
| Model: | 3 Series | Megane | Modus |
| Generation: | 3 Series Convertible (E30) | Megane III (Phase II, 2012) | Grand Modus (Phase II, 2008) |
| Engine / modification: | 325i (170 Hp) | 1.6 16V (100 Hp) | 1.2 16V (75 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1987 year | 2012 year | 2008 year |
| Production end: | 1993 year | 2013 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.9 l/100 km | 9.1 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.2 l/100 km | 5.5 l/100 km | 4.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.0 l/100 km | 6.8 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 60 l | 51 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 159 g/km | 140 g/km | |
| Power: | 170 hp | 100 hp | 75 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 216 km/h | 190 km/h | 163 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.7 sec | 10.9 sec | 13.7 sec |
| Torque: | 222 Nm @ 4300 rpm. | 148 Nm @ 4250 rpm. | 105 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M20B25 | K4M | D4F |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 1598 cm3 | 1149 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.8 l | 4.8 l | 4.2 l |
| Coolant: | 5.3 l | 5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 80.5 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 79.5 mm | 69 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4325 mm | 4295 mm | 4034 mm |
| Width: | 1645 mm | 1808 mm | 1709 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1960 mm | ||
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1471 mm | 1589 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2641 mm | 2575 mm |
| Front track: | 1405 mm | 1546 mm | 1472 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1415 mm | 1547 mm | 1450 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 120 mm | 120 mm | |
| Front overhang: | 862 mm | 802 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 792 mm | 657 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 312 l | 405 l | 305 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1162 l | 1454 l | |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | McPherson | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Torsion | Semi-independent, spring |
| Max weight: | 1710 kg | 1743 kg | 1640 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1310 kg | 1205 kg | 1150 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 80 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.95 m | 10.4 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1300 kg | 900 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 635 kg | 550 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 91H | 165/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 6.5J x 15 | R15 |