Renault Megane 2000 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 18 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.7 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Astra engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Renault Megane is 33 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1310 litres | 1180 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 140 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 130 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.6 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`710 | 1`765 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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