The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 26,800
€ 19,300
€ 26,800
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 dCi 160 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 dCi 160
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 dCi 160
Opel Astra 1.6
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.23 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Opel Astra 1.6
BZ
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Opel Astra 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
654 mi
Range
552 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 dCi 160
117.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 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
