Renault Megane 2008 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: | 1.4 - 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 - 265 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 | |
| In general, Renault Megane are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Opel Astra. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 - 8.4 | 4.2 - 7.5 | |
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Renault Megane petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. On average, Renault Megane equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more 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: | 1.81 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, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Megane is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 377 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1024 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`809 kg | ~ 1`945 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`280 kg | ~ 1`381 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 529 kg | ~ 564 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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