The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 20,900
€ 19,300
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 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.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Opel Astra 1.6
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 2.0 16V 140
Opel Astra 1.6
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.22 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Opel Astra 1.6
BZ
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Opel Astra 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.66 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
32 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
504 mi
Range
552 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
504 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
140.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 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
