Renault Megane 2006 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 5 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 122 mm (4.8 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.41 m | |
| Renault Megane is 12 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | 440 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 15 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.8 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`800 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 2800 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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