The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 16,000

€ 20,300

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is 3 inches shorter and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.5
71.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104
169.1
104.8
172
169.1 in
Length
172 in
104 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.82 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
26 mpg
city
56 mpg
43 mpg
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
548 mi
Range
806 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
76.1 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










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