The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 34,900

€ 24,300

€ 34,900
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 slightly. The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 0.2 inches shorter, 2.6 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
56.5
73.8
81
58.5
71.2
80.4
73.8 in
Width
71.2 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.5 in
Height
58.5 in
105.1
171.8
104.8
172
171.8 in
Length
172 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.02 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
RFB
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
158 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
23 mpg
city
46 mpg
36 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
393 mi
Range
728 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
728 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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