Opel Astra 2004 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 4 HP less power than Renault Megane, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 4 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | 1190 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 50 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. 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`840 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| 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 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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