Renault Megane 2012 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 10 NM less than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 760 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. | |||
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`781 | 1`940 | |
| 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 (€): | 5000 | 5000 | |
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