Renault Megane 2006 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.1 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 15 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: | 850 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 710 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | |
| 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 2006 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 2006 1.6 engine | |||
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 | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1590 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 20 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| 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`795 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | 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 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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