Opel Astra 2012 vs Renault Megane 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra and Renault Megane have the same engine power, but Opel Astra torque is 30 NM less than Renault Megane. Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Insignia | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| 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 2012 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.47 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 14 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 1 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1595 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 24 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 45 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.1 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`115 | 1`967 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4200 | |
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