Opel Astra 2004 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 10 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 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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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 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.4 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`890 | |
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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