The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 34,900

€ 25,600

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
56.5
73.8
81
58.6
72.4
79.5
73.8 in
Width
72.4 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.5 in
Height
58.6 in
105.1
171.8
106.1
175.8
171.8 in
Length
175.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.6 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
RFB
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 GTC 1.6 DI 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
158 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
393 mi
Range
519 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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).
127 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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