Opel Astra 2015 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 26 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
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`875 | 1`848 | |
| 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 (€): | 9000 | 14 400 | |
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