Renault Megane 2008 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 5 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 700 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: | 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. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Insignia | |
| 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 2008 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 5 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 372 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1162 litres | 1330 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 8 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Renault Megane 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 Opel Astra (by 168 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`762 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | 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 (€): | 2200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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