The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 34,900
€ 24,400
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
56.5
73.8
81
59.4
71.4
79.3
73.8 in
Width
71.4 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.5 in
Height
59.4 in
105.1
171.8
105.7
174
171.8 in
Length
174 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.18 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
RFB
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
158 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
393 mi
Range
483 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
