The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12)
€ 23,300

€ 16,000

€ 23,300
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 Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
59.4
71.4
79.3
57.9
71.2
80.2
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
59.4 in
Height
57.9 in
105.7
174
104
169.1
174 in
Length
169.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3796 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.77 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
P-J
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
123 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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24.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
24.61 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
773 mi
Range
548 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
548 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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).
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










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