The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 36,800

€ 20,300

€ 36,800
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 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 1.3 CDTI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
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 1.3 CDTI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.25 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
RFB
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.67 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
32.67 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
36 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
420 mi
Range
849 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
84.3 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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