Renault Megane 2003 vs Opel Astra 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 13 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 2 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.3 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 710 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 5 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2003 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 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.39 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 9 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 7 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | no data | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 140 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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`775 | 1`695 | |
| 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 20 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
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