Opel Astra 2015 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 25 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 1 cm longer than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 384 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1210 litres | 1247 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 14 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Opel Astra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 37 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`823 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 11 200 | |
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