Renault Megane 2007 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 53 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Megane 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1190 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 50 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | 1`885 | |
| 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 (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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