The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13)
€ 17,300
€ 16,000
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC is 3 inches longer and 0.6 inches taller.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
58.5
71.2
80.4
57.9
71.2
80.2
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
104.8
172
104
169.1
172 in
Length
169.1 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
2743 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3796 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.8 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
B-K
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
548 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
548 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Environmental Impact
104.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
