The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 16,000
€ 24,100
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
57.9
71.2
80.2
59.4
71.4
79.3
71.2 in
Width
71.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.9 in
Height
59.4 in
104
169.1
105.7
174
169.1 in
Length
174 in
104 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.77 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
BZ
Generation
P-J
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
548 mi
Range
483 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
