Renault Megane 2012 vs Opel Astra 2009
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, lPG) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Opel Astra is available also with LPG engines. LPG engines generally provide lower running costs and cleaner emissions compared to petrol and diesel engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 256 HP | 95 - 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 - 380 NM | 130 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 - 12.5 seconds | 8.5 - 14.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 - 8.2 | 4.2 - 7.5 | |
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Renault Megane petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. On average, Renault Megane equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.51 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 12 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 377 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1024 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 7 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The Opel Astra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 211 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.35 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.050000000000001 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`814 | ~ 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 4000 | |
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