Opel Astra 2006 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 35 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 59 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 122 mm (4.8 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.40 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 12 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | 490 litres | |
| Opel Astra has 15 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 1 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): | 1`975 | 1`845 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 3400 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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