Renault Megane 2003 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 34 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 59 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Renault Megane 2003 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Megane 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 4 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above 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 (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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