The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15)
€ 36,800
€ 17,000
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6
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
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.25 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6
158 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
420 mi
Range
527 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
