The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 20,900

€ 24,300

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 2.0 16V 140 is 3 inches shorter and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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 2.0 16V 140
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.55 %

General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
BZ
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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21.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.66 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
32 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
46 mpg
39 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
504 mi
Range
728 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
504 mi
728 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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).
84.3 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
140.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










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