Opel Astra 2005 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 5 HP more power than Renault Megane, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Opel Astra is 2 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 20 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 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | 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 (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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