Renault Megane 2012 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 14 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 770 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. | |||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Adam | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Astra 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.51 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 12 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 344 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
991 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 26 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 244 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 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`774 | 1`870 | |
| 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 45 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 3600 | |
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