The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 34,900
€ 21,700
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 Diesel.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 Diesel
3333 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.05 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
158 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
23 mpg
city
56 mpg
36 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
393 mi
Range
806 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
76.1 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
