The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
€ 24,500

€ 23,800

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI is 3 inches longer and 0.6 inches taller.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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 1.6 CDTI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2983 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4032 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.8 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
B-K
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
22.44 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
52 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
663 mi
Range
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
490 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
92.5 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft