Renault Megane 2016 vs Opel Astra 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 25 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 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 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 1 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 384 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | 1210 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 14 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 Renault Megane (by 37 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`801 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 9000 | |
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