The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 27,000

€ 20,300

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 dCi 165 is 3 inches shorter and 0.6 inches lower.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 dCi 165
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.12 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
BZ
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
34 mpg
city
56 mpg
48 mpg
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
665 mi
Range
806 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
76.1 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










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