Renault Megane 2006 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 16 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Renault Megane is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1590 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 20 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. 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 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`975 | |
| 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 (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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