Renault Megane 2004 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.9 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 4 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1190 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 50 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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