Opel Astra 2007 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 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: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.5 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 20 NM less than Renault Megane. Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.4 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 60 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 | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 980 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: | 122 mm (4.8 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | 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 2006 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: | 4.48 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.40 m | |
| Opel Astra is 12 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`983 kg | 1`910 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`513 kg | 1`495 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 470 kg | 415 kg | |
| Opel Astra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than Renault Megane. Therefore, Opel Astra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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