Opel Astra 2015 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 20 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Renault Megane 2016 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.6 engine | |||
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 | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.7 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`890 | |
| 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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