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BMW 1 Series vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (29,400 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 1 Series or Renault Kangoo?

BMW 1 Series vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

BMW 1 Series

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  • significantly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Kangoo is a bit cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the BMW 1 Series costs 29,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,643 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 1 Series uses 4.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 1 Series offers significantly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 1 Series is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 6.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 1 Series delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

1 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 1 Series is barely lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 1,489 kg. The difference is around 24 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers clearly more boot space – 775 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 395 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries a bit more – 610 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 1 Series stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £29,400
1 Series

BMW 1 Series

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
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BMW 1 Series

The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,400 - 51,900 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
112 - 173 g/km
co2
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 510 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the BMW 1 Series?

The BMW 1 Series is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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