Renault Megane 2006 vs Opel Astra 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Astra, but torque is 125 NM more than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 122 mm (4.8 inches) | |
| Opel Astra 2006 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.41 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 12 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 5 cm narrower, 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 | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1 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`880 | 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 35 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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