The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 20,900
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
€ 24,100
 Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 20,900
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 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 Turbo.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
71.2
80.2
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
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 Turbo
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.22 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Performance

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
21.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.66 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
32 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
483 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
504 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
140.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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