Renault Megane 2016 vs Opel Astra 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 6 HP less power than Opel Astra, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Renault Megane 2016 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.6 engine | |||
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: | 11.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.7 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`875 | |
| 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 (€): | 12 000 | 7200 | |
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