Opel Astra 2004 vs Renault Megane 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 9 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 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.8 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2005 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Megane 2005 1.9 engine | |||
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: | 540 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Opel Astra has 20 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. 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): | 1`918 | 1`890 | |
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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