Renault Megane 2012 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 140 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 40 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.2 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Koleos | Used also on Opel Insignia | |
| 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. | |||
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: | 405 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1162 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 35 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 73 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 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`829 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 5600 | 5800 | |
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