Renault Megane 2006 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 85 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Megane engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Opel Astra 2007 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1190 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 50 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| 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 (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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