The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

€ 16,000
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12) Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
€ 20,900
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12)
71.2
80.2
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
71.2 in
Width
72.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
169.1 in
Length
175.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.92 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

General

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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 manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

 REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
561 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft