The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 24,700

€ 20,300

€ 24,700
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 Renault Mégane TCe 180 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
57.9
71.2
80.2
59.4
71.4
79.3
71.2 in
Width
71.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.9 in
Height
59.4 in
104
169.1
105.7
174
169.1 in
Length
174 in
104 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %

General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
BZ
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
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17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.67 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.28 lb/hp
32.67 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
40 mpg
highway
67 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
484 mi
Range
849 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 TCe 180
145.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










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