Renault Megane 2011 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 149 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 205 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 5.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Opel Mokka | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra 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: | 4.30 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.51 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 377 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1024 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 7 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The Opel Astra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 211 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 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 45 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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