Renault Megane 2006 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Renault Megane) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Opel Astra) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 262 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 70 HP less power than Opel Astra, but torque is 38 NM more than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 3.7 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 555 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 4 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 | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 520 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) | 122 mm (4.8 inches) | |
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, if possible |
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: | 1`880 kg | 1`975 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`425 kg | 1`505 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 455 kg | 470 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 2400 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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