Renault Megane 2013 vs Opel Astra 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 26 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 56 litres | |
| 1130 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2013 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.51 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 12 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 372 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1162 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 2 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 73 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 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 (kg): | 1`813 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5000 | |
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