Renault Megane 2005 vs Opel Astra 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 13.6 seconds | 13 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 14 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Opel Astra. Despite the higher power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.1 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 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 2005 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 2005 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`800 | 1`695 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | 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 (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
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