Renault Megane 2012 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 80 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 82 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 620 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Dacia Duster, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo | Used also on 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 2012 1.6 engine: The Renault K4M 1.6 16V is one of the most durable and well-known engines in its class. It is simple, widely used, and generally not demanding, with many well-maintained examples reaching 400,000–500,000 km. The engine is not especially modern or economical by current standards, but it has a ... More about Renault Megane 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.54 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 14 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1595 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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 Renault Megane (by 45 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 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: | 1`802 kg | 2`010 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`205 kg | 1`370 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 597 kg | 640 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Opel Astra scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4800 | |
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