The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13)
€ 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 GTC 1.6 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
58.6
72.4
79.5
57.9
71.2
80.2
72.4 in
Width
71.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.6 in
Height
57.9 in
106.1
175.8
104
169.1
175.8 in
Length
169.1 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3796 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.11 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
P-J
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
40 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
483 mi
Range
548 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
548 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 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
